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If deemed PIOs were responsible for delay then they be also penalized

Raj Kumar Makkad ,
  21 November 2010       Share Bookmark

Court :
National Information Commission
Brief :
Compensation for harassment and unnecessary humiliation- Whether deemed PI Os were guilty for not supplying the complete required information ?
Citation :
Mr. Rajkumar Vs. Public Information Officer, Government of NCT of Delhi (Decided on 28.10.2010) MANU/CI/0648/2010

Held, that it was apparent in the instant case that the deemed PI Os were guilty of not furnishing information within the time specified under Sub-section (1) of Section 7 by not replying within 30 days, as per the requirement of the RTI Act 2005.It appeared that the deemed PI Os actions attracted the penal provisions of Section 20 (1). A show cause notice were issued to them where and they were directed give their reasons to the Commission to show cause why penalty should not be levied on them as mandated under Section 20 (1). They would have to submit proof of having given the information to the appellant also.. If there were other persons responsible for the delay in providing the information to the Appellant then PIO was directed to inform such persons of the show cause hearing and directed them to appear before the Commission with him.

 
 
 
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