Information related to promotion of MTS to the post of LDC/ Junior Secretariat Assistant - CIC: A suitable point-wise reply was given though delayed; The CPIO is cautioned to be careful regarding the timeline prescribed under the Act
5 Apr, 2023Information Sought
The complainant has sought the following information related to promotion of MTS to the post of LDC/ Junior Secretariat Assistant(JSA):
1. Provide number of LDC/ JSA posts available in the Central NCO Department.
2. Provide number of LDC/ JSA posts available in Kerala Wing of Central NCC Department.
3. Provide number of LDC/ JSA posts in Central NCC Department, which have been set aside as promotion post for MTS category.
4. And other related information.
Grounds for filing Complaint
The CPIO did not provide any information.
Submissions made by Complainant and Respondent during Hearing:
The complainant was not present at the VC venue despite due service of notice on 07.03.2023 vide speed post acknowledgment no. ED911547083IN. The CPIO reiterated the written submissions dated 09.03.2023.
Observations:
Be that as it may, as per the written submissions of the CPIO dated 09.03.2023 a reply was provided on 09.03.2022. The delay was due to shifting of the office in January every year for national events.
The CPIO was asked to read the reply as the same was not available on record, to which he submitted a copy of the reply dated 09.03.2022 also.
On perusal of the reply it was noted that a suitable point-wise reply was given though delayed.
Decision:
The CPIO is cautioned to be careful regarding the timeline prescribed under the Act. As a reply was already provided, the CPIO shall submit the despatch details of the reply dated 09.03.2022 to the Commission for record.
No further action is called for.
The complaint is disposed of accordingly.
Vanaja N. Sarna
Information Commissioner
Citation: Manu S.T v. Directorate General NCC, Ministry of Defence, File No. CIC/DGNCC/C/2022/612971; Date of Decision: 16/03/2023