Central Information Commission
Mrsnidhi Guptagupta vs Department Of Atomic Energy on 19 July, 2016
CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION
August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place,
New Delhi110066
F. No.CIC/CC/C/2015/900428YA
Date of Hearing : 19.07.2016
Date of Decision : 19.07.2016
Appellant/Complainant : Ms. Nidhi Gupta, Mumbai (Maha.)
Respondent : CPIO, Dept. of Atomic Energy, Mumbai
Through: Mr. Sriram, Under Secy., Deptt. of
Energy
Information Commissioner : Shri Yashovardhan Azad
Relevant facts emerging from appeal:
RTI application filed on : 02.12.2014
PIO replied on : 08.12.2014
First Appeal filed on : Date not mentioned
First Appellate Order on : No order passed
2nd Appeal/complaint received on : 05.06.2015
Information soughtand background of the case:
Vide RTI application dated 02.12.2014 the complainant sought certified copy of all official records/information of her.
CPIO vide letter dated 08.12.2014 responded stating that no such information as has been sought is available. The complainant preferred first appeal, which was not disposed of. Aggrieved by the response of the Public Authority, the Complainant preferred the instant Complaint before the Commission.
Relevant facts emerging during hearing:
The Complainant was not present to attend the hearing despite advance notice served, however, the Respondent was present. He submitted that the Complainant is an employee of the organisation and is well aware that the information she is seeking will be available with her employerdepartment viz. BARC [Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay]. However, for reason/s unknown she chose to seek the information through the DAE, which has no direct access to such information.
Decision:
After hearing parties and perusal of record, the Commission is of the opinion that there is no merit in the case. The Complainant is an employee of BARC and yet is not clear about the information she wishes to procure from the Respondent. In any event, she is not present to canvass her case.
Accordingly, the Complaint is disposed of.
(Yashovardhan Azad) 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.
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