STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION, PUNJAB SCO No. 32-33-34, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh Visit us @ www.infocommpunjab.com Sh. Ranjit Singh s/o Sh. Pritam Singh Ward No.14, V&PO Baltana Distt: SAS Nagar-140604 --------Complainant Vs. Public Information Officer, O/o Executive Officer, Municipal Council, Zirakpur. -------Respondent Complaint Case No.14 of 2015 ORDER Present: Shri Shamsher Singh, Advocate for the complainant in person Sh. Balwinder Singh, Inspector on behalf of the respondent. On the last date of hearing, respondent-PIO was directed to allow him inspection of the relevant record and to supply remaining information identified by him on spot duly certified. 2. During hearing today, respondent handed over some information to the complainant and remaining information is stated to be third party information. On the other hand, Counsel appearing on behalf of the complainant, stated that information sought is not personal, it comes under the domain of public interest and respondent is obligate to provide the same to the information-seeker. 3. I have considered the matter in depth and arrived at the conclusion that information sought by the complainant cannot be denied and it is obligatory on the part of Respondent to supply the same to him before the next date of hearing, failing which action will be taken for non-supply of information under section 20(1) of the Act. 4. The case is adjourned to 27.04.2015 at 11 AM for compliance. 5. Copies of the order be sent to the parties. Chandigarh Dated: 31.03.2015 Sd/(A.S.Chanduraian) State Information Commissioner STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION, PUNJAB SCO No. 32-33-34, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh Visit us @ www.infocommpunjab.com Sh.Surinder Kumar Bajaj, S/o Shri Hari Chand Bajaj, Street No.1, W.No.2, #4/126, Gobind Nagari, Malout-152107, District: Mukatsar. --------Complainant Vs. Public Information Officer, O/o Principal, Adarsh Sen.Sec.School, Raniwala, Tehsil: Malout, District: Sri Mukatsar Sahib. -------Respondent Complaint Case No.538 of 2015 ORDER Present: - Mrs.S.Chander,Advocate on behalf of the Complainant. Shri Varinder Maidan, PIO-cum-Superintendent, Legal Cell/RTI Cell, on behalf of the Respondent. Present Complaint dated 12.02.2015 with respect to his RTI application dated 5.11.2014, made address to the PIO, O/o the Principal, Adarsh Sen. Sec. School, Raniwala, Tehsil: Malout, District: Sri Mukatsar Sahib seeking information in two points regarding complete postal addresses and academic documents with experience of those lecturers who had joined School in 2013 etc., has been taken today. 2. During hearing, respondent appeared and stated that information has been handed over to the Counsel for the complainant in the court today. On the other hand, complainant stated that she will go through the information and will point out the deficiency, if any, in the information to the respondent within a week and respondent has also been directed to make good the deficiency if any and supply the revised information to the complainant within 10 days of the receipt of deficiency. 3. The case is adjourned to 29.04.2015 at 11 AM for compliance. 4. Copies of the order be sent to the parties. Chandigarh Dated: 31.03.2015 Sd/(A.S.Chanduraian) State Information Commissioner STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION, PUNJAB SCO No. 32-33-34, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh Visit us @ www.infocommpunjab.com Sh. Pshora Singh, S/o Shri Jhanda Singh, Vill: Jhujh, PO: Bhindi Saedan, Tehsil: Ajnala, District: Amritsar-143110 --------Complainant Vs. Public Information Officer, O/o District Welfare Officer, Amritsar-143 001 -------Respondent Complaint Case No.608 of 2015 ORDER Present: - None on behalf of the Complainant. Shri Bikramjit Singh, Welfare Officer on behalf of the Respondent. Present Complaint dated 18.02.2015 with respect to his RTI application dated 10.09.2014, made address to the PIO, O/o the District Welfare Officer, Amritsar, seeking information in 4 points pertaining to Shagan Scheme, has been taken today. 2. Respondent appeared and stated that information has been provided to the complainant by hand and no deficiency has been pointed out by him. It appears he is satisfied with the same. 3. In view of the above, the case is hereby closed and disposed of. 4. Copies of the order be sent to the parties. Chandigarh Dated: 31.03.2015 Sd/(A.S.Chanduraian) State Information Commissioner STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION, PUNJAB SCO No. 32-33-34, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh Visit us @ www.infocommpunjab.com Sh.Surinder Kumar Bajaj, S/o Shri Hari Chand Bajaj, Street No.1, W.No.2, #4/126, Gobind Nagari, Malout-152107, District: Mukatsar. --------Complainant Vs. Public Information Officer, O/o Principal, Govt. Sen.Sec.School, Khabarwala, Tehsil: District: Sri Mukatsar Sahib- 152107 -------Respondent Complaint Case No.560 of 2015 ORDER Present: - Mrs.S.Chander,Advocate on behalf of the Complainant. Shri Manu Loona, Advocate on behalf of the Respondent. Present Complaint dated 12.02.2015 with respect to his RTI application dated 1.12.2014, made address to the PIO, O/o the Principal, Govt. Sen. Sec. School, Khabarwala, Tehsil: District: Sri Mukatsar Sahib, seeking information regarding 7654 Scheme under which any teacher joined or transferred from the School, has been taken today in the presence of the parties. 2. During hearing, Counsel for the respondent appeared and he sought adjournment to supply information to the complainant. 3. One more opportunity is provided to the respondent to supply information to the information seeker before the next date of hearing. 4. The case is adjourned to 29.04.2015 at 11 AM. 5. Copies of the order be sent to the parties. Chandigarh Dated: 31.03.2015 Sd/(A.S.Chanduraian) State Information Commissioner STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION, PUNJAB SCO No. 32-33-34, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh Visit us @ www.infocommpunjab.com Sh. Jaspal Singh Brar,FDO (Retd) Matta Hose St. No.3, New Harinder Nagar, Faridkot. --------Complainant Vs. Public Information Officer, O/o Financial Commissioner Animal Husbandry Punjab, Mini Secretariat, Sect.9, Chandigarh. ---------Respondent Complaint Case No.153 of 2015 ORDER Present: None on behalf of the complainant. Dr.K.P.S.Pasricha, PIO-cum- Veterinary Officer on behalf of the respondent. At the last date of hearing on 4.3.2015, respondent was directed to file affidavit to the effect that the Performa in which the complainant desired information, does not exist in their record. 2. During hearing today, respondent stated that information has been sent to the complainant on 30.03.2015 by registered post and one copy of the same is placed on record. One more opportunity is provided to the complainant to point out deficiency, if any, in the information supplied to him. 3. The case is adjourned to 28.04.2015 at 11 AM. 4. Copies of the order be sent to the parties. Chandigarh Dated: 31.03.2015 Sd/(A.S.Chanduraian) State Information Commissioner STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION, PUNJAB SCO No. 32-33-34, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh Visit us @ www.infocommpunjab.com Dr. Rajesh Gupta, Vill: Chhajumajra, PO: Landran, Tehsil: Kharar, Distt. SAS Nagar (Mohali)-140307. --------Appellant Vs. Public Information Officer, O/o Senior Veterinary Officer, Kharar, District: SAS Nagar. FAA: Director Animal Husbandry, Punjab, 17 Bays Building, Sector-17, Chandigarh. -------Respondent Appeal Case No.276 of 2015 ORDER Present: Dr. Rajesh Gupta, Appellant in person Dr.Anil Kumar Sharma, Deputy Director & Dr, K.P.S.Pasricha, Veterinary Officer/PIO on behalf of the respondent. In compliance of the last order dated 4th March, 2015, information available as per record has been provided to the appellant in the court today. Appellant has gone through the information and raised some queries with respect to the information supplied to him. Respondent has assured the appellant and to the Commission also that the deficiencies pointed out by him (Appellant), will be made good as per record, and the same( revised information) will be provided to him to his entire satisfaction. 2. Commission has observed that if the appellant is not satisfied with the reply of the respondent, appellant will be free to approach the Commission to seek relevant information. 3. On the assurance of the respondent, the case is hereby closed and disposed of. 4. Copies of the order be sent to the parties. Chandigarh Dated: 31.03.2015 Sd/(A.S.Chanduraian) State Information Commissioner STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION, PUNJAB SCO No. 32-33-34, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh Visit us @ www.infocommpunjab.com Sh. Taranjit Singh, # T-4/25 R.S.D.Staff Colony, Shahpur Kandi Township, Tehsil & District: Pathankot. --------Appellant Vs. Public Information Officer, O/o Principal Secretary General, Irrigation Department, Personnel-1 Branch, Punjab Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh. FAA: -do- -------Respondent Appeal Case No.200 of 2015 ORDER Present: Sh.Taranjit Singh, appellant in person. Sh. Bhagat Singh, PIO-cum-Superintendent, Mrs.Ranjit Kaur, Senior Assistant (O/o Civil Sectt.) and Shri Gurcharan Singh, Senior Assistant (O/o CE Irrigation) on behalf of the respondent. In the compliance of the orders dated 4.3.2015, appellant visited the Punjab Civil Secretariat, but he was not allowed to enter the Secretariat by the staff at Reception. Chief Secretary to Government, Punjab, is requested to instruct the staff at Reception to allow the applicants to enter the Punjab Civil Secretariat to approach the PIO-respondent under RTI Act, 2005. 2. During the course of hearing, respondent stated that information on all points, available as per record, has been provided to the appellant, part information on 29.01.2015 and remaining information has been sent to him by registered post on 30.03.2015. Appellant has gone through the information and raised some queries, but the respondent made him satisfied. 3. In view of the above discussion, all information stands supplied to the appellant as per his RTI request. Hence, the case is hereby closed and disposed of. Cont….p/2 -24. Copies of the order be sent to the parties and a copy be sent to the Chief Secretary to Government, Punjab, Chandigarh for necessary action. Chandigarh Dated: 31.03.2015 Copy: Chief Secretary to Government, Punjab, Punjab Civil Secretariat-I, Chandigarh. Sd/(A.S.Chanduraian) State Information Commissioner STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION, PUNJAB SCO No. 32-33-34, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh Visit us @ www.infocommpunjab.com Sh.Krishan Lal, House No. 4365, Guru Nanak Wara, PO: Khalsa College, Amritsar. --------Appellant Vs. Public Information Officer, O/o Director Social Sec. for Women & Child Development, Punjab, SCO:102-03, Sector: 34-A, Chandigarh. FAA: -do- -------Respondent Appeal Case No.426 of 2015 ORDER Present: Shri Krishan Lal, appellant in person. Sh. Ajit Goyal, Sr.Assistant on behalf of the respondent. On the last date of hearing, i.e. on 4.3.2015, appellant was directed to get in touch with the respondent and to provide him (to Shri Ajit Goyal) the photocopies of two letters issued by the PUNWAC. 2. During hearing, it is learnt that the appellant had submitted the letters (in duplicate) to the Commission (in Registry Branch) for further transmission to the PIOrespondent. But it was the duty of the appellant himself and not of the Commission to give the copies of said letters to the respondent. However, a copy of the letters was supplied to the representative of the respondent today in the court. Respondent sought adjournment to send him the requisite information by registered post. 3. The case is adjourned to 27.04.2015 at 11 AM for compliance. 4. Copies of the order be sent to the parties. Chandigarh Dated: 31.03.2015 Sd/(A.S.Chanduraian) State Information Commissioner