Central Information Commission
Mr.Anand Anal vs Central Bank on 4 April, 2013
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Decision No.CIC/VS/A/2012/000060/02683
Appeal No.CIC/VS/A/2012/000060
Dated: 04.04.2013
Appellant: Shri Anand Anal,
R/o VillKatimba, P.O.Kakniya,
BhayaNonihar, DisttDumka, Jharkhand.
Respondent: Central Bank of India,
Regional Office,
Jatin Chandra Path, Lalpur Chowk,
Ranchi834 001, Jharkhand
Date of Hearing: 04.04.2013
ORDER
RTI application:
1. The appellant filed an RTI application on 17.11.2011 seeking information pertaining to an educational loan.
2. The PIO responded on 29.11.2011. The appellant filed a first appeal on 20.01.2012 with the first appellate authority (FAA). The FAA responded on 13.02.2012 and upheld the decision of CPIO. The appellant filed a second appeal on 11.04.2012 with the Commission.
Hearing:
3. The appellant and the respondent both participated in the hearing through video conferencing.
4. The appellant referred to his RTI application of 17.11.2011 and stated that while he had received a response from the bank but the information provided has missed out on the critical points. The appellant said that the uncooperative attitude of the bank throughout the application process was a very harassing experience on account of the bottlenecks causing delays because of which his son's education suffered.
5. The respondent stated that information was provided on the various points as available with the bank.
6. The hearing revealed that the reply of the CPIO dated 29.11.2011 did not address the points that should have been addressed. What is expected from the bank is to provide information pointwise on all the issues raised in the RTI application.
Decision:
7.The respondent is directed to provide to the appellant information on the various points raised in the RTI application. Compliance must be done within 30 days of the issuance of this order.
The appeal is disposed of. Copy of decision be given free of cost to the parties.
(Vijai Sharma) Information Commissioner Authenticated true copy (V.K. Sharma) Designated Officer