In an RTI petition, the petitioner's appeal to the CIC was returned due to deficiencies like missing documents and delay. The court directed the petitioner to remove these objections and seek expedited consideration before the CIC, then disposed of the petition.
No further orders; petitioner directed to remove CIC objections and expedite appeal.
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
versus
STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Ms. Urvi Mohan, Adv. for R-1 and 4 (through v/c) Mr. Sanjay Kumar Pathak, SC, Mr. Sunil Kumar Jha, Mr. M.S. Akhtar, Mr. Mayank Madhu and Mr. S. Sameer Siehique, Advs. for R-2.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SACHIN DATTA O R D E R % 14.01.2025
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the petitioner approached the Central Information Commission (CIC) by filing a second appeal. However, the said appeal was not entertained by the CIC and a communication dated 12.11.2024 was issued by the CIC to the petitioner stating as under:
“ Central Information Commission CIC Bhawan, Baba Gangnath Marg, Munirka New Delhi-110067
Diary No.649678/2024 Date:12-11-2024
To Dharambir Singh R/o H. No. 418-19, Gali no.26B, Swatantra Nagar, Narela, Delhi
110040 North Delhi Delhi-110040
SubjectReturn of Second Appeal/Complaint for the removal of deficiencies.
Madam/Sir,
Refence your Second Appeal/Complaint dated 09-11-2024 received on 09-11-2024 vide above Diary Number.
On scrutiny of the Second Appeal/Complaint, it is seen that the same has the following deficiencies, which are required to be removed.
-The second appeal is not enclosed.
-it is noticed that the Second Appeal is time-barred as the same has not been filed within the prescribed time limit and you have not filed any request for condonation of delay.
Other Mandatory documents required for proper presentation of your case, if available.
-Copy of reply received from the CPIO
All the documents shall be duly authenticated and verified by the Appellant / Complainant.
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Your above mentioned Second Appeal/Complaint is therefore returned, for removing the Second Appeal/Complaint in all respects.
While sending the Second Appeal/Complaint a copy of this letter should also be enclosed.
Enclosed as above Deputy Registrar (CR) ”
SACHIN DATTA, J
JANUARY 14, 2025/ cl
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the RTI petition should be allowed while the petitioner adheres to CIC's procedural deficiencies?
Whether to direct the petitioner to cure objections before the Central Information Commission?
Whether to dispose of the petition without further orders at this stage?
2 provisions across 1 enactments
DHARAMBIR SINGH
STATE OF NCT OF DELHI
SACHIN DATTA
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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