Central Information Commission
Mr.J C Anuragi vs Ministry Of Railways on 8 April, 2010
Central Information Commission
CIC/AD/A/2010/000174
Dated April 8, 2010
Name of the Applicant : Shri J.C.Anuragi
Name of the Public Authority : DRM Office
North Central Railway, Jhansi
Background
1. The Applicant filed his RTI application dt.1.10.09 with the PIO, DRM Office, North Central Railway, Jhansi. In his application, he sought information about a hypothetical situation involving a General Category employee who gets higher post through promotion and an SC/ST category employee who gets a higher post through quota, and wanted clarification on which one of them will be made in charge of the Department. In this context, he sought a Hindi version of any Supreme Court Decision with regard to seniority. Shri Sandeep Trivedi, PIO replied on 13.10.09 stating that it is not possible to supply the information until the Applicant indicates the case No. etc. Not satisfied with the reply, the Applicant filed an appeal dt.4.11.09 with the Appellate Authority reiterating his request for the information. Shri R.K.Mangala, Appellate Authority replied on 18.11.09 upholding the decision of the PIO. Being aggrieved with the reply, the Applicant filed a second appeal dt.11.12.09 before CIC
2. The Bench of Mrs. Annapurna Dixit, Information Commissioner, scheduled the hearing for April 8, 2010 through video conferencing.
3. Shri Sandeep Trivedi, PIO, Shri R.C.Pal, CLA and Shri M.S.Meena, Ch.OS represented the Public Authority and were present at NIC Studio, Jhansi while the Applicant was not present. Decision
4. On going through the submissions, I find no reason to interfere with the decision of the Appellate Authority and the Appellant is advised to do the needful as suggested by the Appellate Authority to obtain the information.
5. The appeal is accordingly disposed of.
(Annapurna Dixit) Information Commissioner Authenticated true copy:
(G.Subramanian) Deputy. Registrar Cc:
1. Shri J.C.Anuragi Dy. Station Manager Dabra North Central Railway Gwalior Madhya Pradesh
2. The PIO North Central Railway Divisional Railway Manager's Office Jhansi Division Jhansi
3. The Appellate Authority North Central Railway Divisional Railway Manager's Office Jhansi Division Jhansi
4. Officer incharge, NIC
5. Press E Group, CIC