Central Information Commission
Mr.Pavit Singh vs Gnctd on 19 August, 2013
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Appeal No. : CIC/DS/C/2013/000278
Date: - August 19, 2013
Appellant : Shri Pavit Singh, New Delhi
Public Authority : Govt. of NCT of Delhi
ORDER
The Commission has received a Complaint petition; dated 28 June 2013 (Dy. No. 146794/2013) from Shri Pavit Singh, New Delhi stating that he has not received any information from the concerned PIO in respect of his RTI applications dated 05 March 2013 submitted to the PIO, SDM Office (Saket), New Dehi. A copy of the complaint and RTI application are enclosed.
2. In exercise of the powers vested under Section 18(1) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the Commission directs the Appellate Authority to enquire into the allegations made by the Complainant and to pass an appropriate order with a view to ensuring that the desired information is provided to the Complainant, at the earliest.
3. The Appellate Authority is also directed to obtain the explanation of the PIO in writing for not furnishing information to the appellant which is a statutory requirement under the RTI Act and to forward the same to the Commission along with his comments within 3 weeks of receipt of the Order to decide on the imposition of penalty on the concerned persons in terms of Section 20(1) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
4. In case the Complainant is not satisfied with the orders of the Appellate Authority, he is free to approach this Commission in second appeal.
5. The Appeal is disposed of with the above directions.
(Smt. Deepak Sandhu) Information Commissioner (DS) Authenticated true copy:
(T. K. Mohapatra) U.S. & Dy. Registrar Copy to :-
1. First Appellate Authority under RTI, Deputy Commissioner (South), Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Office of the Deputy Commissioner (South), M.B. Road, Saket, New Delhi-110068
2. Shri Pavit Singh, S/o Shri Satbir Singh, R/o RZ-56, Chandan Colony, IGNOU Road, Saidulajab, New Delhi- 110030