Central Information Commission
Mr.M V Viswabhadran vs Insurance Division on 8 November, 2010
Central Information Commission
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Complaint : No. CIC/DS/C/2010/000530
Appellant /Complainant : Shri M.V.Viswabhadran, Alleppey
Public Authority : United India Insurance Co. Ltd.,
Alleppey
(Shri Ramesh Aiyar, CPIO, Sh. George
Divisional Manager - through video
Conferencing)
Date of Hearing : 8/11/2010
Date of Decision : 8/11/2010
Facts:
1. Through RTI request dated 20 November, 2009 the applicant sought information from the CPIO, United India Insurance Company Limited, Alleppey regarding processing of motor Policy No. 101500/31/08/01/8408 through 4 points.
2. Not receiving a response from the CPIO, the applicant preferred appeal dated 2 January, 2010 before the first appellate authority which also was not adjudicated upon.
3. Consequently the applicant preferred complaint before the Commission which was heard today through videoconferencing. Both parties were present as above.
4. Respondent confirmed having received the RTI application and stated that it was inadvertently misplaced due to some renovation work being carried out in the office. On receiving a copy of the appeal dated 1 March, 2010 they immediately provided information to the complainant on three points. Respondent has pleaded that the delay was unintentional.
Decision
5. Commission directs the respondents to provide information also on Point 4 of the RTI application within one week of receipt of the order along the lines explained at the hearing.
6. The explanation of the respondent is accepted as credible and the proposed penalty proceedings are dropped.
(Smt. Deepak Sandhu) Information Commissioner (DS) Authenticated true copy:
(T. K. Mohapatra) Under Secretary & Dy. Registrar Tel No. 01126105027 Copy to:
1. Shri M.V.Viswabhadran Munduvadackal House, Eravukadu Ward, Alleppy688002.
2. Shri Ramesh Aiyar Regional Manager, CPIO, United India InsuranceCo.Ltd., Regional Office, Sharanya, Hospital Road, Ernakulam 682011
3. The Appellate Authority United India Insurance Co. Ltd., 24, Whites Road, Chennai600014