Central Information Commission
Mr.Hukma Raj Badla vs Ministry Of Railways on 24 June, 2011
In the Central Information Commission
at
New Delhi
File No: CIC/AD/A/2011/000940
Date of Hearing : June 24, 2011
Date of Decision : June 24, 2011
Parties:
Applicant
Shri Hukma Raj Badala
248, gandhi Nagar
Amet, PO - Char Bhuja Road
Rajsamand 313 332
Rajasthan
The Applicant was present at NIC Studio, Rajsamand.
Respondents
North Western Railway
Divisional Railway Manager's Office
Ajmer Division
Ajmer
Represented by : Shri R.S.Parihar, APIO
NIC Studio, Ajmer
Information Commissioner : Mrs. Annapurna Dixit
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In the Central Information Commission
at
New Delhi
File No: CIC/AD/A/2011/000940
ORDER
Background
1. The Applicant filed an RTI Application dt.7.12.10 with the PIO, DRM Office, North Western Railway, Ajmer seeking information with regard to Railway land within one kilometre on either side from C/L of Char Buta Road Railway Station as also information about "chainages of Rly. Station premises". On not receiving any reply, he filed an appeal dt.7.1.11 with the Appellate Authority reiterating his request for the information. The PIO replied on 8.2.11 stating that vide letter dt.10.1.11, the Applicant has been asked to deposit Rs.320/ towards supply of documents and the that same will be furnished on receipt of the amount. Being aggrieved with the reply, the Applicant filed a second appeal dt.22.2.11 before CIC.
Decision
2. The Commission on review of the documents on record noted that the additional photocopying fees has been sought after the prescribed period of one month was over and therefore directs the PIO to provide complete information free of cost as per Section 7(6) of the RTI Act.
3. The information should reach the Appellant by 24.7.11 and the Appellant to submit a compliance report to the Commission by 31.7.11
4. The appeal is disposed of with the above directions.
(Annapurna Dixit) Information Commissioner Authenticated true copy (G.Subramanian) Deputy Registrar Cc:
1. Shri Hukma Raj Badala 248, gandhi Nagar Amet, PO - Char Bhuja Road Rajsamand 313 332 Rajasthan
2. The Public Information Officer North Western Railway Divisional Railway Manager's Office Ajmer Division Ajmer
3. The Appellate Authority North Western Railway Divisional Railway Manager's Office Ajmer Division Ajmer
4. Officer in charge, NIC