Identity proof of appellant to CIC.

[Prasad GLN 1,794]

It was informed earlier that CIC has discontinued seeking proof of ID for appeals. Even as on to-day, appeals diarized are being returned now with same reason. Any reference of CIC orders discontinuing the practice ?

[GirijaSiva 20]

You can refer to CIC/WB/C/2010/000177/SM dated 5 January 2012 with PIO being CPIO, High Court Madras, Chennai.

 

"It was not right on the part of the CPIO to insist on the information seeker visiting her office to identify his signature and to prove his identity. This is certainly not a requirement under the law."

[Prasad GLN 1,794]

Sir,

This is from CIC itself, returning of appeals not by CPIO insisting applicants.

[shubhamkhatri 21]

Sir It will be benificial for us if you upload a document letter/notice of CIC regarding above

[Prasad GLN 1,794]

Mr.Khatri, please do make a call and inquire with CIC as I have also learnt when it was referred to me by appellant, and I have seen the letter myself.

[shubhamkhatri 21]

Yes I have inquired it by cic I have also requested them to send me its copy by email if they send me than i will upload it here

[Prasad GLN 1,794]

The issue is As to whether CIC is still insisting such identity of appellants for admitting appeals or not ?

[Girish Agrawal 0]

Sir, The process of filing second appeal in CIC has now become online and there is requirement of uploading copy of identity proof for filing appeal.

[Prasad GLN 1,794]

The issue is still CIC returning such second appeals received in post for want of identity.

The on line procedure was not introduced NOW but three years back and the teething problems were reported several times in the forum.

In view of the same, experts advised members to prefer traditional mode of RTI correspondence through post.

[Girish Agrawal 0]

even in 2015 the CIC has issued deficiency letter with the comment as per attachment.

[Prasad GLN 1,794]

That was in the past, later some one reported in the forum, that this identity proof was withdrawn.

[koteswararaonerella 8]

the CIC second appeal format did not ask for any identity proof they only ask a copy of orginal RTI application, its reply by CPIO, first appeal copy and its reply and proof of dispatch but no where there is a separate provision regarding identity. if any doubt then I will upload the format.

[Prasad GLN 1,794]

Members who visit once in a blue moon, interested in sharing their knowledge, for replying on closed queries, or answering a query raised 3 years back, should read the earlier replies and answer. When members posted copies of such 'Return memos" several times, then explaining the documents to be enclosed for second appeal appears not proper.

[Prasad GLN 1,794]

Recently, there was another reply from well known public authority that is having scant report to law and in specific RTI Act, the learned CPIO has demanded 

1.As there is variation in signatures, please send attested signature from Magistrate.!!!!

2.Also send legal heir certificate from competent authority as stated in RTI Act !!!!!

The matter was brought to the attention of Transparency officer and FAA several times which are in the rank of HEAD of SOUTH and applicant has not even received acknowledgment.

The matter was reported to DOPT, DOPT informed that there is no such designation of "Transparency officer" and Hence duties and responsibles does not arise.

For approaching HC, first there should be CIC decision and it takes minimum two hours at the present speed.

God save RTI.