TAMIL NADU INhFORMATION COMMISSION No.2, Thiyagaraya Salai (Near Aalaiamman Temple), Teynampet, Chennai – 600 018. Telephone: 24357580

Date of Enquiry : 13.02.2017 (F.N)

Present :

Thiru K. RAMANUJAM, I.P.S .,(Retd.) State Chief Information Commissioner.

Case Nos.SA 12347/F/2016

Thiru M.P.Karunakaran, Parambote Poornima Gardens (Post), -679 357, Via , District, State...... APPELLANT

The Public Information Officer / Directorate of Pension, DMS Complex, Chennai – 600 006...... PUBLIC AUTHORITY

ORDER

The petitioner/appellant, Thiru M.P. Karunakaran is absent for today’s (13.02.2017) enquiry. The Public Authority is represented by Thiru K.Mathivanan, Deputy Director, Directorate of Pension, DMS Complex, Chennai.

2. The petitioner has addressed the Public Information Officer, O/o. the Directorate of Pension asking to know whether two claims recommended by the Pension Pay Officer were sanctioned or not.

3. This petition cannot, strictly speaking, be regarded as a petition under RTI since this is essentially a request for sanction of medical reimbursement claims, which is within the purview of the Director of Pension and not a request for any document under the custody of the Public Information Officer who can only furnish copies of documents in his charge.

4. Nevertheless, a detailed reply has been sent on 04.07.2016 stating that the proposal had been returned to the Pension Pay Officer, Chennai. In the second appeal, the petitioner has alleged there was conspirancy against him in rejecting his requests. This is a matter that should be taken up by him with the Head of Department. 5. The petitioner has also requested the Commission to see that two medical reimbursement claims of his are got sanctioned immediately. The Information Commission has no authority in this regard.

6. The petitioner has also requested the Commission to initiate action against those who allegedly violated the provisions of RTI. As the Commission feels that the petition will not qualify as a proper request under RTI Act, there is no scope to initiate any such action. This appeal is treated as disposed.

sd/-K. RAMANUJAM STATE CHIEF INFORMATION COMMISSIONER.

(By order of the Commission)

Assitant Registrar Case Nos.SA 12347/F/2016

To

The Public Information Officer / Directorate of Pension, DMS Complex, Chennai – 600 006.

Thiru M.P.Karunakaran, Parambote Poornima Gardens (Post), Aliparamba-679 357, Via Anamangad, , Kerala State.

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