Ram Gopal v. O/O Dy. Director Admin (E)

Background

1. The Applicant filed an RTI application dt.1.7.10 with the PIO, DG:AIR seeking information against 5 points with regard to the transfer/posting in the cadre of Asst. Engineers issued by DG:AIR. Shri R.K.Dhall, CPIO replied on 6.8.10 stating that the file is under submission and the required information will be provided as soon as it is available in the section. The Applicant filed an appeal dt.2.8.10 with the Appellate Authority stating that no information has been received by him. Ms.Mridula Ghai, Appellate Authority replied on 25.8.10 directing the CPIO to recheck the records and provide the requisite information. She also allowed inspection of records by the Applicant. Being aggrieved with the reply, the Applicant filed a second appeal dt.21.9.10 before CIC. Decision

2. During the hearing, the Appellant who was heard through audio conferencing submitted that he requires information against points 1, 2(a)(iii), 2 (b), 3(a), 4 and 5

3. The Commission after hearing the submissions by both sides and on perusal of the documents on record directs the PIO to provide information against points 1, 2(a)(iii), 2 (b), 4 and 5 to the Appellant by 5.2.11 and the Appellant to submit a compliance report to the Commission by 10.2.11. With regard to point 3, the Commission holds that the information sought does not conform with the definition of information as given in Section 2(f) of the RTI Act and hence falls outside the ambit of the Act.

4. The appeal is disposed of with the above directions. (Annapurna Dixit) Information Commissioner Authenticated true copy (G.Subramanian) Deputy Registrar

1. Shri Ram Gopal Asst. engineer O/o Chief Engineer (R&D) Akashvani & Doordarshan 14B, I.P.Estate New Delhi 110 002

2. The Public Information Officer O/o Dy. Director Admin (E) DG : AIR Akashwani Bhawan Parliament Street New Delhi

3. The Appellate Authority O/o Director (Admn.) DG : AIR Akashwani Bhawan Parliament Street New Delhi

4. Officer Incharge, NIC