STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION (Under Right to Information Act, 2005) Samachara Hakku Bhavan, D.No.5-4-399, ‘4’ Storied Commercial Complex, Housing Board Building, Mojam Jahi Market, – 500 001. Phone Nos: 040-24740107 (o); 040-24740592(f); E-Mail:[email protected]

Appeal No. 5441/CIC/2019 Dated: 12-6-2020

Appellant : Sri B.Saibaba, R/o. H.No. 7-45, Flat No. C-57, Huda Colony, Saroornagar, 500 035

Respondent : The Public Information Officer (U/RTI Act, 2005) / O/o. the Gram Panchayat, Bahadurguda Village, Mandal, Ranga Reddy District 501 218

The Appellate Authority (U/RTI Act, 2005) / O/o. the Mandal Parishad Development Officer, Shamshabad Mandal, Ranga Reddy District 501 218.

O R D E R

Sri B.Saibaba, R/o. H.No. 7-45, Flat No. C-57, Huda Colony, Saroornagar, Ranga Reddy District 500 035 has filed 2nd appeal dated 08-05-2019 which was received by this Commission on 09-05-2019 for not getting the information sought by him from the PIO / O/o. the Gram Panchayat, Bahadurguda Village, Shamshabad Mandal, Ranga Reddy District 501 218 and 1st Appellate Authority / O/o. the Mandal Parishad Development Officer, Shamshabad Mandal, Ranga Reddy District 501 218.

The brief facts of the case as per the appeal and other records received along with it are that the appellant herein filed an application dated 13-03-2019 before the PIO requesting to furnish the information under Sec.6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005, on the following points mentioned in his application: TSIC

Note: This is system generated copy and no signature is required. The Public Information Officer / Panchayath Secretary, Bahadurguda Village furnished information to the appellant vide letter dated 13-03-2019.

Since the appellant did not receive the information from the Public Information Officer, he filed 1st appeal dated 17-04-2019 before the 1st Appellate Authority requesting him to furnish the information sought by him u/s 19(1) of the RTI Act, 2005.

As per the records the 1st Appellate Authority has not taken action to hear the appeal and pass appropriate orders.

As the appellant did not get the complete information from the Public Information Officer / 1st Appellate Authority even after 30 days of filing his 1st appeal, he preferred this 2nd appeal before this Commission requesting to take action against the PIO and 1st Appellate Authority for not furnishing information sought by him and also to arrange to furnish the information sought by him u/s 19(3) of the RTI Act, 2005.

In view of the above, the 2nd appeal was taken on file for hearing.

In view of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the case is heard over phone on 12.06.2020.

The Appellant it was informed that he is in Hospital.

The PIO / Panchayat Secretary, Bahadurguda Village, Shamshabad Mandal submitted that sought information was furnished to the Appellant on 13-3-2019. She also submitted that 4(1)(b) particulars are displayed on the notice board of the office and the names of PIO / First Appellate Authority are also prominently exhibited in the office.

The Commission found from the record that the reply sent by the PIO on 13-3-2019 is vague. It is the statutory responsibility of every Public Authority to maintain the records as required by the RTI Act and make them available to the public as required u/s 4 of the RTI Act 2005. According the PIO she has already prepared and displayed the information. The Commission directs the PIO to furnish 4(1)(b) particulars to the Appellant within one week from the date of receipt of this order.

With the above direction, the appeal is closed.

Dr. Raja Sadaram Soma Chief Information Commissioner

Authenticated by:

Assistant RegistrarTSIC Copy to: IT Section/SF

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