CIC: PMO is directed to transfer the appellant’s RTI application to the concerned Public Authority u/s 6(3) - CIC expects that a petitioner shall generally approach the concerned Public Authority where the matter exclusively relates to that Authority
10 Aug, 2016
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Appellant: Can the police take any action under a case of social boycott? - CIC: The appellant is seeking clarifications which are not covered under the definition of ‘information’ under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act; No further action required
14 Aug, 2016
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Information about civilian contractors employed in Defence establishments - CIC: It is evident that the CPIO & First Appellate Authority are unaware of the provisions of the RTI Act; PIO to provide the information failing which penalty will be considered
12 Aug, 2016
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What is the punitive action on the Reporting & Counter signing officers if they do not fill the APAR of subordinate staff? CIC: Provide the information; Review the grievance redressal mechanism in personnel matters to ensure transparency as per RTI Act
9 Aug, 2016
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The respondent tendered her unconditional apology for not implementing CIC order & requested to condone the same - CIC: There is nothing to establish that the PIO acted consciously & deliberately with intent to obstruct information; No penalty
11 Aug, 2016
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CIC: Once a certain information is placed in the public domain accessible to the citizens either freely, or on payment of a predetermined price, that information cannot be said to be 'held' or 'under the control of' the public authority; Beyond RTI Act
8 Aug, 2016
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CIC: The fact that Awas Samiti could sell the flats to multiple buyers against financing by HFCs suggests connivance of their officials - CIC: It is a case of larger public interest - CIC: Penalty of Rs. 9,500/ on APIO; Compensation of Rs. 65,000/ awarded
5 Aug, 2016
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Appellant wanted inspection of files & also certified copies arguing that corruption is in various forms apart from money - PIO claimed exemption for DRDO u/s 24(1) - CIC: Allowing disclosure will go against the Organisations listed in the Second Schedule
6 Aug, 2016
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Commission found that no adequate reason has been cited for not replying to the two RTI applications dated 14/08/2014 upto 1/1/2016; The delay exceeds 100 days - CIC: The maximum penalty of Rs. 25000/- imposed on PIO as per Section 20(1) of the RTI Act
2 Aug, 2016
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Multifaceted information relating to Thermal Power Station alongwith financial, operational, emission & other parameters for years 1999 to 2014 through multiple applications - PIO denied information u/s 7(9) & other sections - CIC: denial upheld
7 Aug, 2016
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