Central Information Commission
Mr.Samsuddin vs Ministry Of Science And Technology on 22 March, 2012
CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION
Room No. 308, B-Wing, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066
File No.CIC/LS/A/2011/003631
Appellant : Samsuddin
Respondent : Indian Meteorological Department, Kolkata
Date of hearing : 22.3.2012
Date of decision : 22.3.2012
FACTS
This matter is heard today dated 22.3.2012 through video- conferencing. Shri H. R. Biswas and Shri G. K. Das, both Meteorologists, Grade-I, are present at NIC, Alipore. The appellant is present at NIC, Andaman. The parties are heard.
2. It may be recalled that a similar matter was decided by this Commission on 2.3.2012 in File No.. CIC/LS/A/2011/003645. Paras 02 and 03 of the said order are extracted below:-
"2. It is noticed that vide RTI application dated 21st March, 2011, the appellant had sought full weather report covering parameters such as Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Rainfall, Grade of Sea Roughness, Speed & Height of Sea Waves etc for the period 16th to 17th March, 2011, pertaining to Diglinpur (A&N Islands). Shri Biswas submits that the Department does not have a Centre at Diglipur and, in fact, has a Centre at Maya Bunder which is located at some distance from the first named place. He also submits that the Department is prepared to supply information regarding Maya Bunder Centre if the appellant deposits fee of Rs. 908/-.
3. Shri Biswas has travelled all the way from Kolkata to Delhi at a considerable cost to the govt. The appellant herein belongs to a remote area of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Hence, we waive off of the fee and direct Shri Biswas to provide requisite information to the appellant regarding Maya Bunder Station if the appellant is interested in this information."
3. The ratio of the above decision squarely applies in this case. Hence, Shri Biswas is hereby directed to provide requisite information to the appellant regarding Maya Bunder Station, free of cost, in 02 weeks time.
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(M.L. Sharma) Central Information Commissioner Authenticated true copy. Additional copies of orders shall be supplied against application and payment of the charges, prescribed under the Act, to the CPIO of this Commission.
(K L Das) Dy. Registrar Address of parties
1. The Meteorologist-Gr.& CPIO India Meteorological Department, Regional Meteorological Centre, 4 Duel Avenue, Alipore, Kolkata-700027
2. Shri Samsuddin Island Trde Links 33 MA Road, Phnenix Bay, Haddo, Port Blair, A&N Islands-744102