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The Decision of Shri N. K. Sapra, Addl. Secretary, Lok Sabha Secretariat is, therefore, set aside. CPIO Shri Harish Chander, Dy. Secretary shall now, in accordance with sec. 11(1), within 5 days from the receipt of this Decision Notice give a written notice to third party Shri R. D. Sharma, Jt. Director (Security) apprising him of the fact that CPIO intends to disclose the information sought and invite the third party to make a submission in writing or orally regarding whether the information should be disclosed and such submission of the third party shall be kept in view before disclosing the information sought, or part thereof, for reasons to be recorded in writing. This decision will be based on the grounds on which exemption is to be allowed in line with the masterful ruling on each of the components of Sec 8(1) (j) as highlighted by us in the ruling in WP(C) quoted above at Footnote 3. Besides, CPIO will also ensure that only such information be provided, should disclosure be decided upon, which is actually held by the Lok Sabha Secretariat or under its control as mandated by the definition of 'right to information' u/Sec 2(j) Reserved in the hearing this Decision is announced subsequently on the same date i.e. 4th day of February 2010 in open chambers. Notice of this decision be given free of cost to the parties.