Central Information Commission
Mr.Gain Chand Jain vs Punjab National Bank on 8 May, 2012
CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION
CLUB BUILDING (NEAR POST OFFICE)
OLD JNU CAMPUS, NEW DELHI110 067
TEL: 01126179548
Decision No.CIC/SM/A/2011/000906/VS/000
Appeal No.CIC/SM/A/2011/000906/VS
Dated: 8.5.2012
Appellant: Shri Gian Chand Jain,
9/3636, Dharampura,
Gandhi Nagar, Delhi31
Respondent: Public Information Officer,
Punjab National Bank,
Law Section, Circle Office:
North Delhi, 3rd Floor,
Rajendra Bhawan, Rajendra Place,
New Delhi110 0125
Date of Hearing: 8.5.2012
ORDER
Facts:
1. The appellant filed an RTI application dated 22.11.2010 with the PIO seeking information regarding the dates of life certificates submitted and the dates of pension drawn during 20052009.
2. PIO vide letter dated 22.12.2010 furnished point wise reply to the RTI application. However, the appellant made first appeal on 5.1.2011.
3. The respondent said that the then PIO furnished pointwise information to the appellant in his selfdesigned format, except regarding the life certificate of 2006. This was because it could not be traced. The respondent clarified that there was no disadvantage in any way to the appellant due to nonavailability of life certificate of 2006, as the appellant's pension was already being credited to his pension account on regular basis.
4. The bank has clearly informed the appellant the following: "It is confirmed from the perusal of the record that branch has made efforts and thereafter certified in writing that Life certificate in respect of the year 2006 is neither available nor traceable. Hence, in the absence of record in question, information as to date of submission of Life Certificate for the year 2006 cannot be made available to you".
Decision:
5. The information sought by the appellant has already been provided to him. In the light of paragraph 4, above, no further action is needed under the RTI Act.
The appeal is disposed of. Copy of decision be given free of cost to the parties.
(Vijai Sharma) Information Commissioner Date:8.5.2012 Authenticated true copy (V.K. Sharma) Designated Officer