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The Appellant filed an RTI application dated 18.06.2022 seeking the following information:
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"1. I would like to observe records NTPC Simhadri Apstate implementation of moef s.o254 guidelines under RTI, 2005 section 2j please issue time to observe records as per RTI, 2005.
2. I would like to know information of fly ash sending to 160 km away industry from NTPC simhadri ntpc by fallowing moef guidelines of s.o 254 please issue information under RTI, 2005."
The Appellant while expressing his dissatisfaction with the CPIO's reply, submitted that NTPC is not following proper guidelines/ notifications of MOEF in fixing the sale/contract prices for transportation of fly ash, for NTPC Simhadri Project.
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The CPIO invited attention of the bench towards his written submission filed prior to hearing, relevant extracts of which are reproduced below in verbatim -
"....the information sought by the appellant are not specific and it is represented that, the ash sale/rate contracts as per guidelines are renewed on yearly basis through auction and hence, involves commercial implication. NTPC Simhadri had complied to all conditions stipulated by MoEF notifications regarding fly ash disposal and as sought by the appellant in RTI appeal, reply has been provided again vide letter dt. 24/08/2022. Annual compliance reports submitted to statutory bodies for FY 2021-22, 2022-23 is enclosed as Annexure-1 & 2 for reference..."