Central Information Commission
Mrr K Jha vs Steel Authority Of India Ltd. (Sail) on 20 May, 2016
CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION
August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place,
New Delhi110066
F. No.CIC/CC/A/2015/003602YA
Date of Hearing : 20.05.2016
Date of Decision : 20.05.2016
Appellant/Complainant : Shri R K Jha,
Madhya Pradesh
Respondent : Steel Authority of India Ltd., West Bengal
Through:
Ms Kaushal Sen, CPIO
Shri Siman Panda, APIO
Information Commissioner : Shri Yashovardhan Azad
Relevant facts emerging from appeal:
RTI application filed on : 12.12.2014.
PIO replied on : 13.01.2015.
First Appeal filed on : 02.02.2015.
First Appellate Order on : 21.01.2015.
2nd Appeal/complaint received on : 30.04.2015.
Information soughtand background of the case:
Vide RTI application dated 12.12.2015, the appellant sought information regarding statutory backing for delaying settlement/payment of PF Accumulation, superannuation Benefit Fund and Gratuity by 6 days, 46 days and 112 days respectively along with reason for non settlement/payment of Leave Salary despite 76 reminders and other related information. The appellant feeling dissatisfied with the information furnished to the RTI application by the PIO & FAA, approached the Commission.
Relevant facts emerging during hearing:
Both parties are present and heard. The respondent stated that the reasons for delayed settlement of dues because clearance from all departments was sought. This has been clearly specified in the reply given on 13.01.15. The appellant then stated that his long standing query regarding the specific time frame within which his accrued arrears due to pay anomaly/incorrect basic pay fixation will be decided, has not been answered by the respondent. The latter averred that the matter was under consideration and the exact status will be notified to the appellant after enquiry into the issue.
Decision:
After hearing parties and perusal of record, the Commission directs that the exact status of the matter raised by the appellant which is under consideration of the public authority shall be intimated to the appellant within 3 weeks of the receipt of this order. The appeal is disposed of accordingly.
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