Central Information Commission
Dr.Devendra Pratap Singh vs Maulana Azad National Institute Of ... on 22 January, 2014
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File No.CIC/RM/A/2013/001170
Appellant: Dr. Devender Pratap Singh, Bhopal
Public Authority: Maulana Azad National Institute of
Technology, Bhopal
Date of Hearing: 22.01.2014
Date of decision: 22.01.2014
Heard today, dated 22.01.2014 through video conferencing.
Appellant is present.
Public Authority is represented by Shri Prashant Bhatnagar, Superintendent/RTI
Coordinator.
FACTS
Vide RTI dt 17.7.13, appellant had sought information on 5 points relating to selection of Associate Professor, Deptt of Management Studies in the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal.
2. An appeal was filed on 17.8.13 as no information was provided.
3. Submissions made by the appellant and public authority were heard. Public authority submitted that neither RTI nor the first appeal of the appellant were received by them. He, however, admitted that they are in receipt of the RTI application which was sent along with the notice for hearing by the Commission. Appellant submitted that the RTI was sent by speedpost and the receipt of the same is available with him.
DECISION
4. The Commission directs the PIO to provide a point wise response to the appellant within ten days. PIO to also ascertain in writing from the Postal authorities regarding the delivery of the RTI and if the RTI has been delivered, to fix responsibility on the individual responsible for misplacing the same. A report be sent to the Commission within three weeks.
The appeal is disposed of.
1Sd/-
(Rajiv Mathur) Central Information Commissioner Authenticated true copy forwarded to:
The CPIO Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal.
The Acting Principal & First Appellate Authority Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal.
Dr. Devender Pratap Singh House No. 14, Amirganj, Hikmat Tower Plat No. S-4, IInd Floor,Near Goleghar, Paripark Road, Lower Idgah Hills, Bhopal -462001.
(Raghubir Singh) Deputy Registrar .01.2014 2