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RAMJI (Querist) 06 May 2013 This query is : Resolved

This is related to an RTI case filed praying for compensation against "defective service rendered by public authority"
under Consumer protection act. In response, Public authority (govt standing counsel) filed a petition (CMP) for REJECTION OF COMPLAINT. Complainant filed counter against this petition. During first argument date,

The P.As counsel put forth only one contention that WHETHER A PVT HOSPITAL COVERED UNDER RTI ?

1. Complainant appeared in person and made it clear to court that as a consumer he has approached this court with the fact the RTI appln was routed thro P.A as per Act and there was no direct correspondence made with Pvt hospital. RTI appln is within the frame work of Act& procedures laid down
Further, opposite party in the case is "Health Dept of govt" NOT THE HOSPITAL AS IT IS DUTY OF PIO/PA TO DEAL WITH HOSP AND GIVE INFO TO COMPLAINANT. IN THIS CASE, THE P.A KEPT THE COMPLAINANT IN DARK WITHOUT EVEN ACTING ON APPLN ( PIO is empowered to reject /accept appln as per RTI act but PIO/PA failed to do so till i file case before forum, now PIO/PA is trying to tell that pvt hosp doesnt come under RTI....)

Inspite of this,
JUDGE ASKED THE COMPLAINANT TO FURNISH CITATIONS IN SUPPORT OF "PRIVATE organisations / HOSPITALS ARE NOT EXEMPTED FROM DISCLOSURE OF INFO UNDER RTI". with this background , questions are:

1. i downloaded some judgements/decision reg many private org..(medcial colleges/hospitals /schools ) directed to provide information...I being not an advocate, IS IT ENOUGH IF I SUBMIT THESE DOCUMENTS TO COURT.

2. Or should i get these copies officially certified by the concerned court / commission dealt the case?.

3. Is it enough to submit only the list of cases / appeals (citations number)with case number, court and parties name,. file name and date of announcement... in a green sheet memo

4. Should i submit it in the form of a MEMO attached with copies of downloaded judgments....

Any other way/ suggestion /views please..
Regards
RAMJI

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