Seeking information regarding collapse of house using RTI
8 Sep, 2012Background
The appellant alleged collapse of his house when a foundation was being dug in the adjoining plot. He sought action taken report on his complaint regarding intentional destruction of his house and theft of TV, Fridge, and Bricks etc against certain persons. The Public Information Officer (PIO) informed the appellant that a case FIR has already been registered for digging a foundation without taking proper precautions and after completion of investigation, charge sheet has been put in the Court and the matter is pending trial in the competent Court. No further police action is required. After the order of the First Appellate Authority, the PIO informed that no household goods were taken into possession by the Police in the aforementioned FIR.
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The Central Information Commission (CIC) found that requisite information as per record and permissible under the Right to Information (RTI) Act has already been provided to the appellant and also found no reason to interfere with the replies of the respondent.
Citation: Mr. Sanjay Tyagi v. Delhi Police in Case No. CIC/SS/A/2012/000827
RTI Citation : RTIFI/2012/CIC/628
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