Information relating to seniority list of physical teachers prepared by the MCD was sought – Appellant: list provided is not original but manipulated - PIO: list provided is correct - CIC: enable inspection & provide remaining information
13 Apr, 2014ORDER
Information sought:
The appellant had sought information on various points relating to a seniority list.
Relevant facts emerging during hearing:
Both the parties are present. The appellant filed an RTI application on 25/10/2012 seeking information on various points regarding a seniority list as on 21/11/1973. The appellant had asked for the seniority list of physical teachers prepared by the MCD as on 28/11/1973 but the list provided by the MCD was not original but manipulated. The respondent stated that the list has been provided by the Education Department to the appellant a number of times and is the original list. The respondent said that they are stating with responsibility to the Commission that the list provided is correct and has also been signed by the concerned officer. The respondent also stated that the inter-se seniority list desired by the appellant is the same which has been provided and that the selection grade which he has demanded was valid till December, 1985. The appellant has filed a Court case in this regard in which the respondent is the other party. The appellant desired more information from the list regarding promotion of two teachers figuring therein. The respondent stated that these two teachers were Academic Teachers whereas the appellant was a Physical Teacher. In response to another query, the respondent stated that there was no roster in position during 1973.
Decision:
The Commission directs that the desired remaining information shall be provided to the appellant by fixing a mutually convenient time by the Respondent so that the necessary documents can be inspected and copies provided. The appeal is disposed of accordingly.
(Yashovardhan Azad)
Information Commissioner
Citation: Shri R.S. Sharma Shahadara v. Delhi Municipal Corp. in F.No. CIC/DS/A/2013/001489-YA