Central Information Commission
Mrsubhash S vs Supreme Court Of India on 2 March, 2016
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Appeal No. CIC/RM/A/2014/001481
Appellant: Shri Subhash S.,
R/o Gallery Poundkadavu,
ValiyaveliPO,
Trivandrum 695021.
Respondent: Central Public Information Officer,
Addl. Registrar, Supreme Court of India, Tilak Marg, New Delhi 110001.
Date of Hearing: 2.3.2016
Date of Decision: 2.3.2016
O R D E R
RTI application:
1. The appellant filed an RTI application dated 22.11.2013 seeking information on 10 points regarding ban by Supreme Court on use of cone shaped metal loud speaker, who is responsible to implement the rules and related matters. The CPIO responded on 24.12.2013 informed the appellant that fee of Rs.10/ either in cash or by way of Indian Postal Order by Money Order or Demand Draft drawn in favour of Registrar/Accounts Officer, Supreme Court of India is required for seeking information. The appellant vide letter dated 31.12.2013 informed the respondent CPIO that he is sending EMoney Order worth Rs.10/ as fee once again in favour of Registrar/Accounts Officer, Supreme court of India for the information sought through the RTI application dated 21.11.2013. The PIO responded to the appellant on 22.1.2014 on all the points of the RTI application. The appellant filed first appeal dated 13.1.2014 before the first appellate authority (FAA). The response of FAA is not on record. The appellant filed a second appeal dated 14.3.2014 with the Commission.
Hearing:
2. The appellant was heard through video conferencing. The respondent was present personally.
3. The appellant referred to his RTI application dated 22.11.2013 and stated that he is not satisfied with the CPIO reply.
4. On point 1, 2 & 4 to 10, the respondent stated that vide letter dated 22.1.2014 they have informed the appellant that it is beyond the jurisdiction and scope of the duties of the CPIO to interpret the law, judgments/orders of this Hobn'ble Court or any other court, to give explanation, opine, comment or advise on matters. The respondent stated that appellant's request is not covered under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act and cannot be acceded to.
5. During the course of the hearing, the appellant enquired whether Supreme Court's order can still be implemented in the Kerala State.
6. The respondent stated that Supreme Court's order is applicable all over India.
Discussion/Observations
7. The action/steps taken by the respondent in dealing with RTI application are satisfactory.
Decision:
8. The Commission's intervention is not required in the matter.
The appeal is disposed of. Copy of decision be given free of cost to the parties.
(Radha Krishna Mathur) Chief Information Commissioner Authenticated true copy ( Prakash ) Deputy Registrar