Central Information Commission
Mrr S Dua vs Delhi Police on 21 May, 2014
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Decision No. CIC/SS/A/2013/001998/VS/06938
Appeal No. CIC/SS/A/2013/001998/VS
Dated: 27.05.2014
Appellant: Shri R.S. Dua,
R/o C4/B, 121, Janakpuri,
New Delhi110058
Respondent: Public Information Officer/DCP,
Delhi Police, Traffic Western Range,
At Police Post, MIG Flats, J Block,
Rajouri Garden, New Delhi110027
Date of Hearing: 21.05.2014
O R D E R
RTI application
1. The appellant, referring to a petition written by about fifty senior citizens dated 31.12.2012 about pedestrian crossing at Tjunction near MSI, Janakpuri, filed an RTI application on 4.5.2013 with the PIO seeking status of action taken thereon. The PIO responded to the RTI application on 5.6.2013.
2. Not satisfied with the reply of PIO, the appellant filed an appeal on 14.6.2013 with the first appellate authority (FAA). The FAA directed the PIO on 12.7.2013 to provide information to the appellant on daytoday basis on his complaint referred in the RTI application. The PIO complied with the orders of the FAA on 27.7.2013. The appellant approached the Commission on 20.8.2013 in second appeal. Hearing:
3. The respondent participated in the hearing personally.
4. The respondent referred to the RTI application of 04.05.2013 and stated that the appellant was seeking status of the petition dated 31.12.2012 of senior citizens regarding a certain pedestrian crossing.
5. The CPIO responded on 05.06.2013 to the appellant and informed that as the police department have written to the PWD for ensuring safety for senior citizens and other road users. In response to the appeal, the FAA has informed the appellant that they are the agency only to suggest the site for installation of rumble strips and painting of zebra crossing, etc., to the PWD for which they were reminding PWD from time to time.
6. The approach of the respondent is in conformity with the RTI Act.
7. The appellant did not participate in the hearing. Decision:
8. The Commission's intervention in the matter is no more required.
The appeal is disposed of. Copy of decision be given free of cost to the parties.
(Vijai Sharma) Information Commissioner Authenticated true copy (V.K. Sharma) Designated Officer