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File No.CIC/RM/A/2013/000889
Appellant: Shri Ravindra Bhagwat, Mumbai Public Authority: IGNOU, New Delhi Date of Hearing: 27.11.2013 Date of decision: 27.11.2013 Heard today, dated 27.11.2013 through video conferencing. Appellant not present.
The Public Authority is represented by Dr KD Prasad, PIO/RSD, IGNOU, New Delhi. FACTS
Vide RTI dt 15.7.13, appellant had sought information on 5 points relating to Magadh Educational Development Institute.
2. An appeal was filed on 20.8.13, as no response was provided.
3. Submissions made by public authority were heard. PIO submitted that vide their letter dt 13.8.13, the RTI was transferred to RO IGNOU Regional Centre, Patna. PIO Patna Regional Centre, vide letter dt 27.8.13, provided a point wise response. In response to the appeal, FAA vide order dt 3.10.13 provided a response to the appellant enclosing a copy of earlier reply sent by PIO Patna. However, the FAA's letter was returned by the Postal authorities with the remarks that the address provided was insufficient. Copies are submitted to the Commission and taken on record. In the absence of the appellant, his views could not be ascertained. DECISION
6. The Commission finds that the information