2013 (7) TMI 1010 - HC - Indian Laws

Compliance with Supreme Court Orders on Information Commissioner Appointments

The judgment confirms the implementation of all directions of the Division Bench except those under Special Leave Petition. The appointment process for ... - Issues involved: Implementation of directions of Division Bench, appointment of Information Commissioners at Central Information Commission, contempt petition.Implementation of directions of Division Bench:The judgment states that all directions of the Division Bench dated 15th February, 2012, except those subject to Special Leave Petition, have been implemented by the respondents. The only remaining issue pertains to the appointment of Information Commissioners at the Central Information Commission. The respondent has initiated the appointment process as per the orders of the Supreme Court in a related matter. The implementation of the Division Bench decision is subject to the outcome of the Special Leave Petition or any further orders from the Supreme Court.Appointment of Information Commissioners at Central Information Commission:The counsel for the respondent informed the Court that the appointment process for Information Commissioners at the Central Information Commission has been initiated in accordance with the interim orders of the Supreme Court in a related case. The respondent is awaiting the decision of the Supreme Court in a Special Leave Petition, and if the petition is dismissed, the Division Bench decision will be implemented fully.Contempt petition:The counsel for the petitioner expressed that under the circumstances, they do not wish to pursue the contempt petition any further. Consequently, the Court accepted the statement and disposed of the petition as not pressed.