Just a brief report on this. The proceedings were "open" and I "sat in" with the Chief's permission. There was no cause for me to say anything as the PIOs (proposed sacrificial victims) defended themselves most admirably and on similar lines to us.
>From what I could discern, the matter (ie. the continued publication of the impugned "file notings" FAQ on DoPT website) extends even beyond Mr Mishra, stemming as it does from direct instructions (and consequent DoPT circulars not in public domain) from the PMO (MoS Prithviraj Chavan's name was mentioned) not to disclose "file notings" in RTI (and we were always led to believe that they are the "good guys" of RTI<smile>). The relevant files have been called for by the Chief, and I think that Mr.Mishra would be relieved at the duplicity of the political class being exposed. In addition, a separate file has been opened on the submissions of Tattwasoochana Sabha, in reserve - for use should it be required. Sarbajit --- In [email protected], C K Jam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Just butting in after reading 2 exchanges about hearing on Penalty on PIO's of DoPT. > > Some mention in one of the points about the present IC S Mishra (ex DoPT Secretary). > > Just want to add some fuel to the fire: > > Here is IC S Mishra remanding the Second Appeal back to the AA in a matter where "file notings" were denied and ordering: > > "While considering the first appeal, the > First Appellate Authority must keep in mind the > various pronouncements of this Commission on what > constitutes an information as expressly defined in the > Right to Information Act and not go by the instructions > or advisory, if any, of the DOPT as it appears from the > order of the CPIO." > > http://cic.gov.in/CIC-Orders/SM-15102008-11.pdf > > Must be the quickest "change of colour" in history. > > RTIwanted >
