Central Information Commission
Mr.Kumaran K vs Ministry Of Science And Technology on 18 May, 2011
CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION
Room No. 308, B-Wing, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066
File No.CIC/LS/A/2011/000973
Appellant : K. Kumaran
Respondent : Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai (CSIR)
Date of hearing : 18.5.2011
Date of decision : 18.5.2011
FACTS
The matter is heard today dated 18.5.2011. Appellant not present. The public authority is represented by Shri V. Krishna Kumar, Administrative Officer, (CPIO). He is heard.
2. It is noticed that vide RTI application dated 16th April 2010, the appellant had sought information on 24 paras regarding the selection made by SERC in respect of Advertisement Nos. SE-2/2009 and No. SE-3/2009. This was duly responded to by the CPIO vide letter dated 3rd June, 2010. The first appeal was disposed of by the AA vide order dated 23rd August, 2010.
3. The appellant has filled a detailed appeal memo running into 07 closely typed pages wherein he has alleged that full and complete information has not been provided to him by the CPIO/AA.
4. On the other hand, Shri Krishna Kumar submits that the appellant is in the habit of filling repeated and unduly long RTI applications, with no clear purpose and objective in mind thereby causing harassment to the CPIO. He also submits that whatever information was available on record has been furnished to the appellant, para- wise. Further, he has no objection to give inspection of relevant records to the appellant and to permit him to take extracts there-from, if the appellant is so inclined.
5. In the fact and circumstances of the case, it is deemed expedient to permit the appellant to take inspection of the relevant records and to take extracts there- from.
6. This order may be complied with in 04 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) Deputy Registrar Address of parties :-
1. The CPO Structural Engineering Research Centre, CSIR Campus, Taramani, Chennai-600113
2. The Appellate Authority Structural Engineering Research Centre, CSIR Campus, Taramani, Chennai-600113
3. Shri Kumaran K No. 14, Type-II (New), CLRI Staff Quarters, Adyar, Chennai-600020