Central Information Commission
Shri H. Tripathi vs Ministry Of Urban Development on 21 November, 2008
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CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION
Block IV, 4Th Floor, Old JNU Campus
New Delhi-110067
Appeal No. CIC/WB/C/2007/00331/LS
Complainant: Shri H. Tripathi
Public Authority: Ministry of Urban Development
(through Shri Vijay Tehlan, Deputy L&DO)
Date of Hearing: 21/11/2008
Date of Interim Decision: 21/11/2008
FACTS:-
By his letter dated 30/03/2007, the complainant had requested the Public Authority to furnish the following information:-
"Copies of all file notings, memos, opinions, advices, minutes of meetings, observations, reports, documents etc. along with all the names and designation of the officers concerned."
2. However, neither the subject matter of the material required nor any time-frame for which information has been sought, has been mentioned in the complaint.
3. The matter was heard on 21/11/2008. The Appellant appeared in person. The Public Authority is represented by Shri Vijay Tehlan, Deputy L&DO. During the hearing, the complainant submits that the information sought by him is in regard to the violations alleged to have been committed by the Delhi Gimkhana Club by way of unauthorized construction, misuse of premises and the action taken by L&DO in this regard. He also submits that he is interested in the action taken by L&DO in this regard so that the Club does not suffer, as the Club had to pay huge penalty in the past. He also submits that he requires this information from the year 2004 onwards.
4. In view of the clarification given by the complainant, Shri Tehlan was asked to make his submissions in regard to the action taken by L&DO in respect of the application of Shri Tripathi. Shri Vijay Tehlan would submit that earlier the matter was dealt with by his predecessor and that he would need some time to formulate a cogent response in this regard.
INTERIM ORDER
5. In view of the submissions of Shri Tehlan, the matter is adjourned to 08/01/2009 at 15.00 hrs. Shri Tehlan is directed to file a written response in this regard and also appear in person on the aforesaid date of hearing.
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