Central Information Commission
Shri N. Uma Maheswara Rao vs Department Of Posts on 18 July, 2008
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Decision No. 2867/IC(A)/2008
F. No. CIC/MA/A/2008/00964
Dated, the 18th July, 2008
Name of the Appellant : Shri N. Uma Maheswara Rao
Name of the Public Authority : Department of Posts
Facts:
1. The appellant did not avail of the opportunity of personal hearing on 17.07.08. The appeal is therefore examined on merit.
2. The appellant, an employee of the respondent has disputes relating to service matters. The case is also pending before the Court for adjudication. In this context, the information asked for have been furnished on the basis of available records. A part of information has however been denied u/s 8(1) (j) of the Act on the ground that there is no public interest in disclosure of information asked for which relate to third parties.
Decision:
3. The appellant is allegedly involved in a bribery case and the matter is also pending before the Court for adjudication. While a part of information has been If you don't ask, you don't get - Mahatma Gandhi 1 furnished, the remaining information have been denied u/s 8(1) (j) of the Act on the ground that the disclosure of information is not in public interest, which is justified. As the RTI Act seeks to contain corruption like bribery involving government officials, there is no justification for disclosure of the information connected with the case. Since the Court of law is duly seized of the issue involving in the matter, it may be hopped that the appellant would duly get natural justice.
4. With these observations, the appeal is disposed of.
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(Prof. M.M. Ansari) Central Information Commissioner Authenticated true copy:
(M.C. Sharma) Assistant Registrar Name and address of parties:
1. Shri N. Uma Maheswara Rao, D.No. 14-1-83 (Opp. Sub Jail), Balagam, Parvatipuram-535501, Vizianagaram District, A.P.
2. Sr. Superintendent of Post Offices & CPIO, Department of Posts, Parvatipuram Division, Parvatipuram-535501, Vizianagaram District, A.P. 1 All men by nature desire to know - Aristotle 2