Central Information Commission
Mr.Rabindra Prasad Singh vs Ministry Of Power on 19 September, 2012
CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION
Room No. 308, B-Wing, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066
File No. CIC/LS/A/2012/001121
Appellant : Rabindra Prasad Singh
Respondent : Damodar Valley Corporation, Kolkata
Date of hearing : 19th & 21st September, 2012
Date of decision : 21st September, 2012
FACTS
This matter is fixed for hearing on 21.9.2012. However, Shri A. K. Sharma, Dy. Secretary (CPIO) and Shri Parmeshwar Toppo, Jt. Director (Pers.) of DVC are present before the Commission today dated 19.9.2012. On their request, they are heard today so that they do not have to visit Delhi again.
2. The matter, in short, is that the appellant's father was an employee of DVC, (since retired). The appellant's mother, who was recipient of the family pension, has also expired. In the RTI application dated 8.11.2011, the appellant had sought a copy of the Relinquishment Certificate purportedly containing his signatures, alognwith that of the members of his family.
3. This information was denied by the CPIO on the ground that the appellant was seeking third party information. Hence, the present appeal.
4. Shri Sharma justifies his decision.
5. The appellant appears before the commission on 21.9.2012. He is heard. It is main contention is that he is the son of deceased Surendra Singh and can not be treated as 3rd party. He pleads for supply of Relinquishment Certificate.
6. Suffice to say that the appellant claims to be the son of the deceased employee Shri Surendra Singh. If it is true, then, the appellant cannot be treated as third party and the information cannot be denied to him. Hence, I find it difficult to uphold the order of the CPIO and the same is set-aside. The CPIO is hereby directed to provide a copy of the Relinquishment Certificate to the appellant subject to the condition that he would satisfy the CPIO that he is the son of deceased Surendra Singh.
7. This order may be complied with in 05 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 Dy. Secretary & CPIO Damodar Valley Corporation, DVC Towers, VIP Road, Kolkata-700054
2. Shri Rabindra Prasad Singh Quarter No. Class II/38 Area No.-2, PO-Maitkon Dam, Distt. Dhanbad, Jharkhand-828207