Before the State Information Commission, Maharashtra-Complaint Under Section 18 of RTI Act, 2005
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Before the State Information Commission, Maharashtra-Complaint under Section 18 of RTI Act, 2005. Complaint No.2009/256/02 Shri. Ratnakar B. Desai 61 Navrang, Pedder Rd, Mumbai – 400 026. … Complainant V/s Public Information Officer cum Stamp Collector, Principal Stamp Officer, Nagarbhavan, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001. … Respondent GROUNDS This complaint has been filed under section 18 of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the context of the commission’s order dated 27.11.2008 passed in appeal no.2008/1295/02. The facts in brief are as follows: - The complainant had sought information regarding the conveyance deed dated 15.01.1995 in respect of purchase of his flat which was submitted for registration 10.05.1995 and stamp duty of rs.16, 47, 500/- was paid. He was not satisfied with responses from the PIO and the First Appellate Authority and preferred appeal under section 19(3) of the RTI Act 2005. The commission directed the PIO to initiate action and ensure that the document is registered and the complainant informed. The present complaint is against non compliance of commission’s order. The complaint was heard on hearing on 07.08.2009. Complainant and defendants were present. The defendant at the outset reported that the document has been registered. They were directed to send it by registered post. I therefore pass the following order. Order Complaint is disposed off. (Ramanand Tiwari) State Information Commissioner, Mumbai Place: Mumbai Date: 07.08.2009. C:\Documents and Settings\abc\My Documents\Mr.R.Tiwari\Orders\English 2009\August, 2009.doc Kamlesh Before the State Information Commission, Maharashtra-Appeal under Section 19(3) of RTI Act, 2005. Appeal No.2009/2205/02 Shri. Naganath Shivpuje Bhansali S.R.P. CHS, 5/507 Hanuman Rd, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai – 400 057. … Appellant V/s First Appellate Officer cum Asstt Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, K/West Ward, Andheri (E), Mumbai – 400 069. … Respondent Public Information Officer Asstt Engineer, Water Dept. Municipal Corporation, K/West Ward, Andheri (E), Mumbai – 400 069. GROUNDS This appeal has been filed under section 19(3) of the Right to Information Act 2005. The appellant had sought information as to how his municipal water bill can be converted from commercial to residential. Not satisfied with the responses form the Public Information Officer and the First Appellate Authority the appellant filed this second appeal before the Commission. The appeal was heard on 05.08.2009. The appellant did not turn up but the respondent was present. The respondent informed the commission that the information has been collected by the appellant. In view of the appellant’s absence and the respondent’s submission I pass the following order. Order The appeal is disposed off. (Ramanand Tiwari) State Information Commissioner, Mumbai Place: Mumbai Date: 07.08.2009. C:\Documents and Settings\abc\My Documents\Mr.R.Tiwari\Orders\English 2009\August, 2009.doc Kamlesh Before the State Information Commission, Maharashtra-Complaint under Section 18 of RTI Act, 2005. Complaint No.2009/220/02 Shri.Vivek N. Shilwant 171/5654, Kannamwar Nagar, No.2, Vikroli (E), Mumbai – 400 083. … Complainant V/s Public Information Officer cum Astt. Police Commissioner, South Region Dept. Office Bldg. Sir J.J. Marg, Nagpada, Mumbai – 400 008. … Respondent GROUNDS This complaint has been filed under section 18 of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the context of the commission’s order dated 31.01.2009 passed in appeal no.2008/1598/02. The facts in brief are as follows: - The complainant had asked for a copy of his service book duty filled in. Not satisfied with responses from the PIO and the First Appellate Authority he had preferred appeal under section 19(3) of the RTI Act, 2005. The commission by its order dated 31.01.2009 directed that information should be furnished within 15 days. The complaint is against non complain of the commission’s order. The complaint was heard on hearing on 07.08.2009. Complainant and defendants were present. The complainant has stated that the information furnished to him was incomplete. The defendant has submitted that service book has been filled in on the basis of available details. They also stated that deficiencies if any would be made good. Order Complaint is disposed off. (Ramanand Tiwari) State Information Commissioner, Mumbai Place: Mumbai Date: 07.08.2009. C:\Documents and Settings\abc\My Documents\Mr.R.Tiwari\Orders\English 2009\August, 2009.doc Kamlesh Before the State Information Commission, Maharashtra-Appeal under Section 19(3) of RTI Act, 2005. Appeal No.2009/3025/02 Shri. Arjunlal Chabaria Bella Vista, Flat No.15, 3rd Floor, Opp. Lake & LIC Office, S.V.Rd, Bandra (W), Mumbai – 400 050. … Appellant V/s First Appellate Officer cum Asstt Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, K/West Ward, Paliram Path, Andheri (E), Mumbai – 400 069. … Respondent Public Information Officer Senior Inspector of Leicence Municipal Corporation, K/West Ward, Paliram Path, Andheri (E), Mumbai – 400 069. GROUNDS This appeal has been filed under section 19(3) of the Right to Information Act 2005. The appellant had sought information regarding M/s Gulshan Ceramices – Whether they have obtained trade licence under section 394 of the MMC Act and if yes a copy of the licence. The appellant also wanted to know whether they have a projection licence in respect of weather frame and rolling shutter and if yes a copy of the licence. Not satisfied with the responses form the Public Information Officer and the First Appellate Authority the appellant filed this second appeal before the Commission. The appeal was heard on 06.08.2009. The appellant did not turn up but the respondent was present. The respondent brought submission in writing. He has stated that no licence was required for the business and there was no projection. It is therefore directed that the appellant may be sent this information within 15 days free of cost and by registered post. Order The appeal is disposed off. (Ramanand Tiwari) State Information Commissioner, Mumbai Place: Mumbai Date: 07.08.2009. C:\Documents and Settings\abc\My Documents\Mr.R.Tiwari\Orders\English 2009\August, 2009.doc Kamlesh Before the State Information Commission, Maharashtra-Complaint under Section 18 of RTI Act, 2005. Complaint No.2009/388/02 Shri. Seeril Peter D’soza Good Luck Chawl, Room No.18, Nea Sai Sankalp Bldg., Opp. BMC Colony, Malvani Block No.3, Malad (E), Mumbai – 400 095. … Complainant V/s Public Information Officer cum Astt. Engineer (B & F), P/North Ward Office, Malad (W), Mumbai – 400 064. … Respondent GROUNDS This complaint has been filed under section 18 of the Right to Information Act 2005 in the context of the commission’s order dated 13.02.2009 passed in appeal no.2008/1737/02. The facts in brief are as follows: - The complainant had sought information regarding Hotel Sampurna. The complainant had alleged that information was not furnished despite the order passed by the First Appellate Authority. The commission by its order dated 13.02.2009 directed that PIO should furnish the latest position, action taken and being taken. He was also informed that failure might lead to initiation of action under section 20 of the RTI. The complaint is against non compliance of commission’s order. The complaint was heard on hearing on 07.08.2009. The defendant was present but the complainant did not turn up. After going through the file I have come to the conclusion that commission’s direction has not been complied. The PIO prima facie is guilty under section 20 of the RTI Act, 2005. It is therefore proposed to fine him Rs.25, 000/- for non compliance of commission’s order. He should send the information free of cost and by registered post. His explanation as to why the order of fining him should not be confirmed should not be confirmed should reach within 4 weeks. Order Complaint is allowed. (Ramanand Tiwari) State Information Commissioner, Mumbai Place: Mumbai Date: 09.08.2009. C:\Documents and Settings\abc\My Documents\Mr.R.Tiwari\Orders\English 2009\August, 2009.doc Kamlesh Before the State Information Commission, Maharashtra-Appeal under Section 19(3) of RTI Act, 2005. Appeal No.2009/3069/02 Shri. Narendra Krushna Patil Room No.873, Taluka Vasai, Dist. Thane 401 301. … Appellant V/s First Appellate Officer, Revenue & Forest Dept. (J-4), Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032. … Respondent Public Information Officer cum Under Secretary Revenue & Forest Dept. (J-4), Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032. GROUNDS This appeal has been filed under section 19(3) of the Right to Information Act 2005. The appellant had sought information regarding action taken on his application for regularization of hi encroachment on survey no.801, Mauje Aghashi, taluka Vasai, district Thane. The appellant claims that he has encroached the land since 1965 but govt. has not regularized it in his favour despite govt. instructions that encroachment on government land upto 1978 should be regularised. Not satisfied with the responses form the Public Information Officer and the First Appellate Authority the appellant filed this second appeal before the Commission. The appeal was heard on 12.08.2009. Appellant was present but the respondent was absent. The appellant has contended that he has been sending applications at all levels but no action has been taken and no information furnished. The respondent was not present. It is however seen from the order of the First Appellate Authority that although his original file was not available the appellant’s second application was under govt. consideration. C:\Documents and Settings\abc\My Documents\Mr.R.Tiwari\Orders\English 2009\August, 2009.doc Kamlesh After going though the case papers it is seen that his original file has not been traced.