Central Information Commission
G Anandaiah vs Department Of Posts on 2 June, 2017
CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION
(Room No.315, B-Wing, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi 110 066)
Prof. M. Sridhar Acharyulu (Madabhushi Sridhar)
Central Information Commissioner
CIC/BS/A/2016/000721
G Anandaiah v. PIO, Department of Post
RTI : 14.09.2015
FAO : 03.12.2015
Second Appeal : 11.02.2016
Hearing : 31.05.2017
Appellant : Present
Public Authority : Shri Mohanarangam, SRM
Decided On : 02.06.2017
FINAL ORDER
FACTS:
1. The appellant explained that several forward caste community people/landlords/moneylenders are getting fake ST certificates like Konda Reddy/Konda Kapu, Kurumans Kattunaickan and Irular by producing fabricating documents with the Revenue Authorities and are enjoying the benefits originally meant for scheduled tribe community people. Specifically the appellant sought information on total number of sanctioned strength of the Chennai Stg. Division as per the establishment; total number of SC officials are working; name and designation of the ST officials working, a copy of the service book first page and a copy of the community certificate with verification report. CPIO provided point- wise information but denied providing copy of service book first page under Section 8(1)(j) of RTI Act and the same was upheld by the FAA. Being dissatisfied, the appellant approached this Commission.
Decision :
2. The Commission directs the respondent authority to apply the doctrine of rule of severability under Section 10 of RTI Act and provide relevant information of the service book along with the present status and action taken report on the appellant's complaint, within 30 days from date of receipt of this order. Disposed of.
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Sd/-
(M. Sridhar Acharyulu)
Central Information Commissioner
Authenticated true copy
(Dinesh Kumar)
Deputy Registrar
Copy of decision given to the parties free of cost.
Addresses of the parties:
1. The CPIO under RTI, Department of Post, O/o Supdt of Post Office, Chennai Sorting Division, Chennai-600008.
2. Shri G Anandaiah, No. 4/436, Kabilar St. Poonga Nagar, Tiruvallur-602001, Tamil Nadu.
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