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Commission Orders CPIO to Provide Enquiry Report; RTI Act Excludes Grievances on Police Investigations The Commission directed the CPIO to provide the appellant with a copy of the enquiry report within seven days. It was highlighted that the RTI Act does ...
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Commission Orders CPIO to Provide Enquiry Report; RTI Act Excludes Grievances on Police Investigations
The Commission directed the CPIO to provide the appellant with a copy of the enquiry report within seven days. It was highlighted that the RTI Act does not offer redressal for grievances concerning Police enquiries' adequacy. The appellant was advised to escalate concerns to the appropriate authority if unsatisfied with the Police investigation. The case was concluded with these directives and remarks.
Issues involved: Failure to provide information under RTI application, Allegations of improper enquiry by Police into complaints.
Failure to provide information under RTI application: The appellant filed an RTI application requesting for action taken on complaints. The CPIO replied that the complaints were under enquiry. The appellant filed a first appeal alleging no action taken on his complaints, which was upheld by the FAA. During the hearing, the appellant stated he was not informed of the action taken by the Police on his complaints.
Allegations of improper enquiry by Police into complaints: The Police conducted an enquiry into the complaints, revealing a civil dispute within the family regarding property. Preventive proceedings were initiated against the son and daughter-in-law. The appellant alleged that the Police did not properly investigate his complaints.
Judgement: The Commission directed the CPIO to provide a copy of the enquiry report to the appellant within seven days. It was noted that there is no provision for redressal of grievances under the RTI Act regarding the adequacy of Police enquiries. The appellant was advised to take up the matter with the competent authority if unsatisfied with the Police's investigation. The matter was disposed of with these directions and observations.
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