Central Information Commission
Mr.Ram Avatar Singh vs Insurance Division on 27 June, 2012
CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION
Room No.296, II Floor, B Wing, August Kranti Bhawan,
Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066.
Website : cic.gov.in
Date : 27th June, 2012
Complaint No. : CIC/DS/C/2012/000098
Complainant : Shri Ram Avtar Singh, Mau
Public Authority : Life Insurance Corporation of India, Ballia
ORDER
The Commission has received a petition, dated 28/6/2011(Dy no:100684/2012) (received through SIC,LUCKNOW) from Shri Ram Avtar Singh, Ballia, stating that his/her RTI-application of dated 17/10/2010 filed with the CPIO, Life Insurance Corporation, Janpath Balia has not been replied by the CPIO (copy of the RTI Application enclosed).
2. The matter is remanded back to the CPIO with the following directions:
i. In case, no reply has been given by CPIO to the complainant to his/her RTI request, the CPIO should furnish a reply to the complainant within two weeks of receipt of this order.
ii. In case, CPIO has already given reply to the complainant in the matter, he/she should furnish a copy of his/her reply to the complainant within one week of receipt of this order.
iii. CPIO should invariably indicate to the complainant the name and address of the 1st Appellate Authority, before whom the complainant can file first appeal, if any.
A copy of CPIO's reply will be endorsed to the Commission clearly indicating the case number and reason for delay, if any, in providing information.
3. In case the complainant is not satisfied with the reply received from the CPIO, he/she, under section 19(i) of the RTI Act, may file first-appeal before the FAA within the time prescribed under the RTI Act.
4. On receipt of the first appeal from the petitioner as per the above directions, FAA should dispose of the appeal within the period stipulated in the RTI Act.
5. In case complainant still feels aggrieved by the decision of FAA, he/she shall be free to approach the Commission in second appeal under section 19(3), along with complaint u/s 18, if any, within the prescribed time limit.
6. The replies / comments of the CPIO should reach in the Commission within ten (10) working days from the date of receipt of this notice.
(Smt. Deepak Sandhu) Information Commissioner (DS) Authenticated true copy:
(T. K. Mohapatra) Dy. Secretary & Dy. Registrar Copy to :-
1. Shri Ram Avatar, Gram/post- Sutrahi Janpad Mau
2. Central Public Information Officer/ Branch Manager, Life Insurance Corporation of India, RASRA NEAR BHAGAT SINGH CHAURAHA,RASRA DISTT.
BALLIA -221 712
3. Central Public Information Officer/ Branch Manager, Life Insurance Corporation of India, Jeevan Prakash B-12/120, Gari Ganj, Varanasi-221001(UP)
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