Incorrect Information
Parthasarathi Loganathan
(Querist) 17 January 2010
This query is : Resolved
In response to my application under RTI Act, IGNOU furnished an unacceptable information that it takes one year to declare each semester exam results. In my case, I got enrolled for MBA during 2000 and appeared my first semester papers during June 2001. However results for the first semester got delayed due to non-updation of Assignment grades and IGNOU could declare my first semester in a belated way. This has resulted in loosing seniority in my organization as cut off date prescribed for special promotion was 31.12.2001 to complete at least one semester. I have never kept any subjects in arrears and all subjects were periodically cleared semester-wise. On completion of my project work in time, final provisional certificate was dated 31.03.2004. Please advise as to how to expose the correct position of IGNOU and deal with faulty information supplied despite my using RTI as a tool.
Kiran Kumar
(Expert) 17 January 2010
make an appeal to the Appellate authority as appointed for IGNOU.
Parthasarathi Loganathan
(Querist) 17 January 2010
Yes. Appellate authority is the only recourse for correct position. What I am concerned is that why there are no provisions in the RTI Act as to stipulate penal measures against furnishing of incorrect information to safeguard the interests of the applicant? Specific provisions in the Act is the absolute need of the hour.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 17 January 2010
Section 19 & 20 are the specific provisions in RTI Act vide which such erring official which supplied you wrong information or no information can be punished but by appellate authority so move forward within limitation of one month of the period within which you have to obtain required information.
