Neither in the present Draft nor in the RTI Rule 2012 time time line has been fixed for Commission. As of now, it has been left up to the discretion of Central Registry of Commission. It kills the innocent citizen and protects corrupt officials.
Time bound registration, allocation of file numbers, listing of matters and procedure of deciding second appeals/complaints to be more objective rather than subjective.
The document discusses several important electoral reforms proposed by the Election Commission of India, including:
1. De-criminalizing politics by disqualifying candidates charged with crimes punishable by 5+ years in prison if charges were framed 6+ months before the election.
2. Making 'paid news' an electoral offense with a minimum 2 year prison sentence.
3. Enhancing punishments for electoral offenses like bribery which currently only face small fines.
4. Requiring political parties to publicly maintain and audit accounts of donations and expenditures to increase transparency.
- The document outlines rules for the Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal established under the Information Technology Act, 2000 in India.
- It details procedures for filing applications to the tribunal, serving notices, submitting replies, location and timings of hearings, and roles of the Registrar and Presiding Officer.
- The rules aim to provide an efficient process for appeals related to cyber regulations and orders in India.
This document establishes the Independent National Electoral Commission to regulate elections in Nigeria. It outlines the Commission's functions, including voter registration and education. It establishes an Electoral Commission Fund and outlines procedures for voter registration, objections, and maintaining an accurate national voter register. The document also defines offenses related to voter registration, possession of voter cards, and making false statements during the registration process.
This document provides an overview of the Code of Criminal Procedure of Pakistan from 1898. It discusses the types of laws in Pakistan including substantive and procedural laws. The Code of Criminal Procedure establishes the framework for criminal investigations, prosecutions, and trials. It outlines the classes of criminal courts and their jurisdiction, the powers and duties of police, magistrates, and other officials in criminal cases. The document also summarizes various preventative measures, procedures for filing cases, conducting investigations, holding trials, appeals processes, and other miscellaneous topics covered by the Code of Criminal Procedure.
This document summarizes the key aspects of the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1952 in India. The Act provides for the appointment of Commissions of Inquiry by the Central or State Governments to investigate matters of public importance. It grants powers to Commissions to summon witnesses, require evidence and documents, and protects statements made before a Commission from legal prosecution. The Act also establishes procedures for Commissions and defines offenses related to interfering with a Commission's work or reputation.
This document provides an amended bill on immigration. Key points:
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1. It allows for the removal of persons unlawfully in the UK and their family members.
2. It expands immigration officers' enforcement powers and makes changes to bail provisions.
3. It requires biometric information to be provided with more immigration applications and citizenship applications.
4. It defines biometric information and allows biometric immigration documents to be required.
This document outlines the Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 1994 which establish the procedures for appeals related to recovery of debts in India. Some key points:
- It establishes definitions for terms related to appeals, the appellate tribunal, parties involved, documents required, etc.
- It details requirements for filing an appeal, including the memorandum of appeal, documents to be submitted, fees, timeline for respondent's reply, who can be joined as a respondent, and notification of hearing dates.
- It also covers administrative procedures like dress code, communication of orders, working hours, powers of the Registrar and additional duties, official seal, and the form for the memorandum of appeal.
The document discusses several important electoral reforms proposed by the Election Commission of India, including:
1. De-criminalizing politics by disqualifying candidates charged with crimes punishable by 5+ years in prison if charges were framed 6+ months before the election.
2. Making 'paid news' an electoral offense with a minimum 2 year prison sentence.
3. Enhancing punishments for electoral offenses like bribery which currently only face small fines.
4. Requiring political parties to publicly maintain and audit accounts of donations and expenditures to increase transparency.
- The document outlines rules for the Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal established under the Information Technology Act, 2000 in India.
- It details procedures for filing applications to the tribunal, serving notices, submitting replies, location and timings of hearings, and roles of the Registrar and Presiding Officer.
- The rules aim to provide an efficient process for appeals related to cyber regulations and orders in India.
This document establishes the Independent National Electoral Commission to regulate elections in Nigeria. It outlines the Commission's functions, including voter registration and education. It establishes an Electoral Commission Fund and outlines procedures for voter registration, objections, and maintaining an accurate national voter register. The document also defines offenses related to voter registration, possession of voter cards, and making false statements during the registration process.
This document provides an overview of the Code of Criminal Procedure of Pakistan from 1898. It discusses the types of laws in Pakistan including substantive and procedural laws. The Code of Criminal Procedure establishes the framework for criminal investigations, prosecutions, and trials. It outlines the classes of criminal courts and their jurisdiction, the powers and duties of police, magistrates, and other officials in criminal cases. The document also summarizes various preventative measures, procedures for filing cases, conducting investigations, holding trials, appeals processes, and other miscellaneous topics covered by the Code of Criminal Procedure.
This document summarizes the key aspects of the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1952 in India. The Act provides for the appointment of Commissions of Inquiry by the Central or State Governments to investigate matters of public importance. It grants powers to Commissions to summon witnesses, require evidence and documents, and protects statements made before a Commission from legal prosecution. The Act also establishes procedures for Commissions and defines offenses related to interfering with a Commission's work or reputation.
This document provides an amended bill on immigration. Key points:
20
25
30
35
40
1. It allows for the removal of persons unlawfully in the UK and their family members.
2. It expands immigration officers' enforcement powers and makes changes to bail provisions.
3. It requires biometric information to be provided with more immigration applications and citizenship applications.
4. It defines biometric information and allows biometric immigration documents to be required.
This document outlines the Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 1994 which establish the procedures for appeals related to recovery of debts in India. Some key points:
- It establishes definitions for terms related to appeals, the appellate tribunal, parties involved, documents required, etc.
- It details requirements for filing an appeal, including the memorandum of appeal, documents to be submitted, fees, timeline for respondent's reply, who can be joined as a respondent, and notification of hearing dates.
- It also covers administrative procedures like dress code, communication of orders, working hours, powers of the Registrar and additional duties, official seal, and the form for the memorandum of appeal.
Representation of People Amendment Bill 2016Rohit Sachdeva
This document proposes amendments to the Representation of the People Act, 1951 regarding regulation of political parties and electoral trusts in India. Key points:
- It defines terms like "paying for news", "political advertisement", and "receiving payment for news".
- It requires only registered political parties to nominate candidates for elections.
- It increases penalties for non-compliance of submitting audited accounts, contribution reports, and election expense statements.
- It regulates donations received and expenditures made by political parties and electoral trusts, and increases disclosure requirements.
Overnew of crpc zia ur rehman sb ppt 2 (26318)zulfi799
This document provides an overview of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 which establishes the procedures and mechanisms for criminal prosecution in Pakistan. It discusses key aspects of the code including the types of offences, classes of criminal courts, powers of investigation and arrest, procedures for trial, and provisions for appeal and revision. The summary highlights that the code has 9 parts, 46 chapters, and 565 sections regulating the process from the registration of an FIR for a cognizable offence through to post-trial procedures like appeals and revisions. It aims to ensure transparency, uniformity, and due process in criminal proceedings.
Fraud in government-funded programs can occur anywhere – – Medicare fraud, defense contracting fraud, GSA Schedules and other types of government contracting fraud. When an individual sues on behalf of the United States to recover fraudulently obtained funds, this is known as qui tam whistleblower litigation.
The document discusses the rules and regulations for the May 10, 2010 national and local elections in the Philippines as established by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). It covers topics such as the filing period for Certificates of Candidacy, requirements to run for office, campaign periods, who can be considered a candidate, and rules around substitution and withdrawal of candidates. It also defines key terms related to the election process.
This document outlines the Advocates' Welfare Fund Act which establishes a welfare fund for advocates in India. It constitutes the Advocates' Welfare Fund that is administered by the Advocates' Welfare Fund Trustee Committee. The Trustee Committee is responsible for administering the fund, receiving applications for membership and claims, and paying out benefits to members or their dependents. It also details the sources of money for the fund including contributions from State Bar Councils, interest earned, and insurance payouts. State Bar Councils must pay 20% of enrollment fees received to the welfare fund annually.
The document outlines draft rules for the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal in India. It defines key terms related to appeals, applications, benches, members, registrars and more. It also describes the powers and duties of registrars, deputy registrars and assistant registrars in receiving, processing and managing appeals, applications and records on behalf of the Tribunal.
SCs and STs (PoA) Rules 1995. This contains the bare Rules. Use along with the set of 10 files (POA 1 to POA 9) to monitor its implementation using the Right to Information Act 2005 (RTI).
It can also be accessed at http://socialjustice.nic.in/poa-act.php
More on the Act and its implementation can be accessed at the WIKI page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheduled_Caste_and_Scheduled_Tribe_(Prevention_of_Atrocities)_Act,_1989
Use along with the set of files (POA 1 to POA 9) to monitor its implementation using the Right to Information Act 2005 (RTI).
Download the whole set and use!
This document is the Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act from Nepal that was enacted in 2007. Some key points:
- It establishes human trafficking and transportation as criminal offenses and outlines punishments such as imprisonment and fines.
- It provides protections for victims such as certifying their statements in court, allowing separate legal representation, and translation services.
- It requires the establishment of rehabilitation centers to provide medical treatment, social services, and family reunification support for victims.
- It creates a rehabilitation fund to support the operation of centers and provides compensation to victims from fines imposed on offenders.
152/2008 Formation& Regulating the Work Of Settlements Committeestraoman
This document establishes settlement committees to resolve telecommunications regulatory violations in three sentences:
The settlement committees will consist of senior managers from legal, economic, and relevant operational departments and have full authority to gather information to resolve applications by violators within 15 days of receiving notice of violations through negotiated agreements or referring cases to courts. Violators have the right to request a review of agreements within 30 days based on new information or errors and settlements aim to resolve matters confidentially without legally confiscated items being retained after relations are settled under telecom laws.
This document outlines procedures for government departments to disclose addresses to assist with:
1) Tracing addresses of individuals to enforce financial orders or obtain child custody
2) Tracing missing children or individuals they may be with for child abduction cases
It provides guidance on the information to include in requests and which departments may have relevant records, such as the Department of Social Security, National Health Service, Passport Office, and Ministry of Defence.
The cable television networks regulation) act, 1995Leo Lukose
The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 regulates the operation of cable television networks in India. Some key points:
1) It requires all cable operators to register with a registering authority and comply with prescribed program and advertisement codes.
2) Registered cable operators must maintain program registers and transmit at least two Doordarshan channels.
3) Equipment not conforming to standards can be seized, and operators risk confiscation and penalties for non-compliance.
4) The act aims to prevent objectionable content while balancing other media laws, and gives powers to prohibit transmission against public interest.
This document outlines the scheme and structure of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 in India. It contains 46 chapters organized across 9 parts, covering topics like the constitution of criminal courts, powers of investigation, procedures for prosecution, appeals and special proceedings. The code also includes 5 schedules providing additional details on offenses, powers of magistrates and forms.
SC/ST (PoA) Act Monitoring at the state levelOpenSpace
The document outlines the various mechanisms that states must establish to monitor the implementation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989, including setting up state and district level vigilance and monitoring committees, issuing mandatory notifications, submitting monthly and quarterly reports, and conducting reviews of investigations, prosecutions, and preventive actions. Key requirements include notifying atrocity prone areas, constituting special courts and prosecution panels, submitting investigation and prosecution reports, and reviewing the performance of investigating officers, prosecution, and committees.
The document discusses two acts related to protecting judges - the Judicial Officers' Protection Act of 1850 and the Judges (Protection) Act of 1985. The 1850 act provides that judges and others acting judicially cannot be sued for official acts done in good faith. It also protects those executing court orders. The 1985 act provides additional protection for judges, establishing that no court can entertain civil or criminal cases against a person for acts done in their official judicial capacity, except as allowed by other government authorities. Both acts aim to protect judges in the discharge of their judicial duties.
Articles of Constitution of India which make reference to courtsYatendra Kumar
The document contains excerpts from the Constitution of India that mention the word "Court". Some key points:
- It establishes the Supreme Court of India and High Courts in states, and outlines their powers and jurisdiction.
- It guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights.
- It discusses the appointment and removal of judges, and their salaries.
- It limits discussion of judges' conduct and makes their decisions final.
- It prevents questioning of constitutional amendments in courts.
This document contains a draft of proposed new Right to Information (RTI) Rules, 2017 in India. Key points:
1) The Ministry of Personnel is considering making new RTI Rules to replace the 2012 version.
2) The draft of the proposed new RTI Rules, 2017 is enclosed for stakeholders to provide views and suggestions on by April 15th.
3) The draft contains 22 proposed rules on various procedures under the RTI Act, including rules regarding application fees, fees for information provision, exemption from fees, appeal processes, complaint processes, and compliance with Commission orders.
The document outlines proposed amendments to the Right to Information (RTI) Rules in India. Key points include:
1) New definitions for "non-compliance" and "representative" are introduced.
2) Fees for obtaining information under the RTI Act are specified, ranging from Rs. 2 per page to Rs. 50 per diskette.
3) Acceptable modes of payment for RTI application fees are listed as cash, demand draft, electronic payment, or other notified means.
4) Detailed procedures for filing appeals to the Central Information Commission are given when information requests are denied, including required documents and formatting.
The document summarizes rules established by the Central Government of India regarding procedures for the Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal. Some key points:
- The rules cover definitions, procedures for filing applications to the Tribunal, requirements for application forms and accompanying documents, service of notices to respondents, filing of replies, notification of hearing dates and locations, and decisions on applications.
- Applications must be filed in six paperback copies with the Registrar, accompanied by a fee of Rs. 2,000, and include certified copies of relevant orders and documents.
- Respondents have one month to file six paperback copies of their reply with supporting documents and proof of service to the applicant.
- Hearing dates
The DoPT, vide their circular No 1/5/2016-IR dated 31 Mar 2017, has invited suggestions from the public on the proposed RTI Rules, 2017 attached to it. These rules have nothing in them to ensure compliance of the law by PIOs, FAAs and ICs and are obviously intended to make it more difficult for information seekers to access information and easy for public servants to avoid providing them. If anything these proposals only expose the public servants who have drafted them and approved them for circulation as idiots and traitors!
Under the circumstances it has become necessary to draft an entirely independant set of rules for the effective implementation of the RTI Act in keeping with its objectives- for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority and also to contain corruption and to hold Governments and their instrumentalities accountable to the governed- as stated in its preamble.
1) The document outlines the procedures and guidelines for implementing the Right to Information Act in India, including the designation of Central and Assistant Public Information Officers, procedures for filing information requests, fees, exemptions, timelines for responses, and penalties.
2) Key points include that every public authority must appoint CPIOs, applications can be submitted to CPIOs or APIOs, fees may be paid in various ways, and information must generally be provided within 30 days while information regarding life and liberty must be provided within 48 hours.
3) Certain categories of information are exempt from disclosure including information that would affect national security or sovereignty, commercial confidence, or cabinet papers.
Representation of People Amendment Bill 2016Rohit Sachdeva
This document proposes amendments to the Representation of the People Act, 1951 regarding regulation of political parties and electoral trusts in India. Key points:
- It defines terms like "paying for news", "political advertisement", and "receiving payment for news".
- It requires only registered political parties to nominate candidates for elections.
- It increases penalties for non-compliance of submitting audited accounts, contribution reports, and election expense statements.
- It regulates donations received and expenditures made by political parties and electoral trusts, and increases disclosure requirements.
Overnew of crpc zia ur rehman sb ppt 2 (26318)zulfi799
This document provides an overview of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 which establishes the procedures and mechanisms for criminal prosecution in Pakistan. It discusses key aspects of the code including the types of offences, classes of criminal courts, powers of investigation and arrest, procedures for trial, and provisions for appeal and revision. The summary highlights that the code has 9 parts, 46 chapters, and 565 sections regulating the process from the registration of an FIR for a cognizable offence through to post-trial procedures like appeals and revisions. It aims to ensure transparency, uniformity, and due process in criminal proceedings.
Fraud in government-funded programs can occur anywhere – – Medicare fraud, defense contracting fraud, GSA Schedules and other types of government contracting fraud. When an individual sues on behalf of the United States to recover fraudulently obtained funds, this is known as qui tam whistleblower litigation.
The document discusses the rules and regulations for the May 10, 2010 national and local elections in the Philippines as established by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). It covers topics such as the filing period for Certificates of Candidacy, requirements to run for office, campaign periods, who can be considered a candidate, and rules around substitution and withdrawal of candidates. It also defines key terms related to the election process.
This document outlines the Advocates' Welfare Fund Act which establishes a welfare fund for advocates in India. It constitutes the Advocates' Welfare Fund that is administered by the Advocates' Welfare Fund Trustee Committee. The Trustee Committee is responsible for administering the fund, receiving applications for membership and claims, and paying out benefits to members or their dependents. It also details the sources of money for the fund including contributions from State Bar Councils, interest earned, and insurance payouts. State Bar Councils must pay 20% of enrollment fees received to the welfare fund annually.
The document outlines draft rules for the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal in India. It defines key terms related to appeals, applications, benches, members, registrars and more. It also describes the powers and duties of registrars, deputy registrars and assistant registrars in receiving, processing and managing appeals, applications and records on behalf of the Tribunal.
SCs and STs (PoA) Rules 1995. This contains the bare Rules. Use along with the set of 10 files (POA 1 to POA 9) to monitor its implementation using the Right to Information Act 2005 (RTI).
It can also be accessed at http://socialjustice.nic.in/poa-act.php
More on the Act and its implementation can be accessed at the WIKI page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheduled_Caste_and_Scheduled_Tribe_(Prevention_of_Atrocities)_Act,_1989
Use along with the set of files (POA 1 to POA 9) to monitor its implementation using the Right to Information Act 2005 (RTI).
Download the whole set and use!
This document is the Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act from Nepal that was enacted in 2007. Some key points:
- It establishes human trafficking and transportation as criminal offenses and outlines punishments such as imprisonment and fines.
- It provides protections for victims such as certifying their statements in court, allowing separate legal representation, and translation services.
- It requires the establishment of rehabilitation centers to provide medical treatment, social services, and family reunification support for victims.
- It creates a rehabilitation fund to support the operation of centers and provides compensation to victims from fines imposed on offenders.
152/2008 Formation& Regulating the Work Of Settlements Committeestraoman
This document establishes settlement committees to resolve telecommunications regulatory violations in three sentences:
The settlement committees will consist of senior managers from legal, economic, and relevant operational departments and have full authority to gather information to resolve applications by violators within 15 days of receiving notice of violations through negotiated agreements or referring cases to courts. Violators have the right to request a review of agreements within 30 days based on new information or errors and settlements aim to resolve matters confidentially without legally confiscated items being retained after relations are settled under telecom laws.
This document outlines procedures for government departments to disclose addresses to assist with:
1) Tracing addresses of individuals to enforce financial orders or obtain child custody
2) Tracing missing children or individuals they may be with for child abduction cases
It provides guidance on the information to include in requests and which departments may have relevant records, such as the Department of Social Security, National Health Service, Passport Office, and Ministry of Defence.
The cable television networks regulation) act, 1995Leo Lukose
The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 regulates the operation of cable television networks in India. Some key points:
1) It requires all cable operators to register with a registering authority and comply with prescribed program and advertisement codes.
2) Registered cable operators must maintain program registers and transmit at least two Doordarshan channels.
3) Equipment not conforming to standards can be seized, and operators risk confiscation and penalties for non-compliance.
4) The act aims to prevent objectionable content while balancing other media laws, and gives powers to prohibit transmission against public interest.
This document outlines the scheme and structure of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 in India. It contains 46 chapters organized across 9 parts, covering topics like the constitution of criminal courts, powers of investigation, procedures for prosecution, appeals and special proceedings. The code also includes 5 schedules providing additional details on offenses, powers of magistrates and forms.
SC/ST (PoA) Act Monitoring at the state levelOpenSpace
The document outlines the various mechanisms that states must establish to monitor the implementation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989, including setting up state and district level vigilance and monitoring committees, issuing mandatory notifications, submitting monthly and quarterly reports, and conducting reviews of investigations, prosecutions, and preventive actions. Key requirements include notifying atrocity prone areas, constituting special courts and prosecution panels, submitting investigation and prosecution reports, and reviewing the performance of investigating officers, prosecution, and committees.
The document discusses two acts related to protecting judges - the Judicial Officers' Protection Act of 1850 and the Judges (Protection) Act of 1985. The 1850 act provides that judges and others acting judicially cannot be sued for official acts done in good faith. It also protects those executing court orders. The 1985 act provides additional protection for judges, establishing that no court can entertain civil or criminal cases against a person for acts done in their official judicial capacity, except as allowed by other government authorities. Both acts aim to protect judges in the discharge of their judicial duties.
Articles of Constitution of India which make reference to courtsYatendra Kumar
The document contains excerpts from the Constitution of India that mention the word "Court". Some key points:
- It establishes the Supreme Court of India and High Courts in states, and outlines their powers and jurisdiction.
- It guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights.
- It discusses the appointment and removal of judges, and their salaries.
- It limits discussion of judges' conduct and makes their decisions final.
- It prevents questioning of constitutional amendments in courts.
This document contains a draft of proposed new Right to Information (RTI) Rules, 2017 in India. Key points:
1) The Ministry of Personnel is considering making new RTI Rules to replace the 2012 version.
2) The draft of the proposed new RTI Rules, 2017 is enclosed for stakeholders to provide views and suggestions on by April 15th.
3) The draft contains 22 proposed rules on various procedures under the RTI Act, including rules regarding application fees, fees for information provision, exemption from fees, appeal processes, complaint processes, and compliance with Commission orders.
The document outlines proposed amendments to the Right to Information (RTI) Rules in India. Key points include:
1) New definitions for "non-compliance" and "representative" are introduced.
2) Fees for obtaining information under the RTI Act are specified, ranging from Rs. 2 per page to Rs. 50 per diskette.
3) Acceptable modes of payment for RTI application fees are listed as cash, demand draft, electronic payment, or other notified means.
4) Detailed procedures for filing appeals to the Central Information Commission are given when information requests are denied, including required documents and formatting.
The document summarizes rules established by the Central Government of India regarding procedures for the Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal. Some key points:
- The rules cover definitions, procedures for filing applications to the Tribunal, requirements for application forms and accompanying documents, service of notices to respondents, filing of replies, notification of hearing dates and locations, and decisions on applications.
- Applications must be filed in six paperback copies with the Registrar, accompanied by a fee of Rs. 2,000, and include certified copies of relevant orders and documents.
- Respondents have one month to file six paperback copies of their reply with supporting documents and proof of service to the applicant.
- Hearing dates
The DoPT, vide their circular No 1/5/2016-IR dated 31 Mar 2017, has invited suggestions from the public on the proposed RTI Rules, 2017 attached to it. These rules have nothing in them to ensure compliance of the law by PIOs, FAAs and ICs and are obviously intended to make it more difficult for information seekers to access information and easy for public servants to avoid providing them. If anything these proposals only expose the public servants who have drafted them and approved them for circulation as idiots and traitors!
Under the circumstances it has become necessary to draft an entirely independant set of rules for the effective implementation of the RTI Act in keeping with its objectives- for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority and also to contain corruption and to hold Governments and their instrumentalities accountable to the governed- as stated in its preamble.
1) The document outlines the procedures and guidelines for implementing the Right to Information Act in India, including the designation of Central and Assistant Public Information Officers, procedures for filing information requests, fees, exemptions, timelines for responses, and penalties.
2) Key points include that every public authority must appoint CPIOs, applications can be submitted to CPIOs or APIOs, fees may be paid in various ways, and information must generally be provided within 30 days while information regarding life and liberty must be provided within 48 hours.
3) Certain categories of information are exempt from disclosure including information that would affect national security or sovereignty, commercial confidence, or cabinet papers.
This document outlines the rules for the Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) in India. Some key points:
- It establishes the rules for filing appeals to the Appellate Tribunal for recovery of debts owed to banks and financial institutions.
- It details requirements for memorandums of appeal such as format, accompanying documents, fees. Appeals must be filed within 15 days of the original ruling.
- Respondents have 1 month to file a reply. The Tribunal can allow late replies.
- It specifies who can represent parties in appeals - legal practitioners, bank/institution officers, or agents with authorization.
- Other procedures covered include language, sittings, notifications of hearings, dress code
To file an online second appeal or complaint petition, click "File Your Petition" and follow a 4-step process providing petitioner details, petition details, RTI application details, and first appeal details if applicable. No fee is required, and the second appeal must be filed within 90 days of receiving the first appellate authority's decision. Required documents including copies of the RTI application, replies, first appeal, order, and other supporting documents must be uploaded as PDFs under 500kb per page.
The Proposed Trade Marks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024BananaIP Counsels
Deadline for Public Comments on New Trade Mark Draft Rules 2024 Ends Today, February 9th, 2024
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through its Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, issued a notification on January 2nd, 2024, regarding the draft rules to amend the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. Published in the Gazette of India, this notification invites public feedback and suggestions on the proposed changes.
Read more: https://www.bananaip.com/ip-news-center/trade-marks-1st-amendment-rules-2024-comments-deadline/
The document outlines procedures for conducting inquiries into reference cases received by the Election Commission of India from the President of India or state governors.
Key points:
- It establishes a registry to handle such references and designates a registrar to oversee preliminary matters.
- It provides guidelines for filing pleadings and documents, including formatting requirements and procedures for service of notices.
- The registry is responsible for maintaining records, receiving and scrutinizing submissions, and assigning case numbers. Pleadings must be signed and verified, and parties must provide advance copies to opponents.
This document summarizes amendments made to the Code of Civil Procedure of India through the Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Act of 2002. It amends sections 39, 64, 100A and 102 of the original Code to clarify the limits of a court's jurisdiction in executing decrees and restricts further appeals in certain cases. It also amends Orders V, VI and VII regarding service of summons, amendment of pleadings and procedures on admitting plaints.
ASSIGNMENT ON – “THE ACQUISITION AND REQUISITION OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY ORDI...Asian Paint Bangladesh Ltd
The document is the Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance of 1982 from Pakistan. It establishes procedures for the government to acquire private property for public purposes. Some key points:
- It allows the Deputy Commissioner to publish notices for properties proposed for acquisition. Owners can object within 15 days and the Deputy Commissioner must hear objections.
- For properties over 50 standard bighas, the Divisional Commissioner makes the final decision. For smaller properties, the Deputy Commissioner decides.
- Once acquisition is approved, the Deputy Commissioner issues notices, determines compensation, and apportions it among interested parties. Compensation considers the property value and any damages from losing the land.
ASSIGNMENT ON – “THE ACQUISITION AND REQUISITION OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY ORDI...Asian Paint Bangladesh Ltd
The document is an ordinance from 1982 that consolidates and amends laws relating to the acquisition and requisition of immovable property in Pakistan. Some key points:
- It gives the Deputy Commissioner powers to acquire private property for public purposes, including publishing notices, hearing objections, making awards of compensation, and taking possession of the property.
- The compensation process involves determining the market value of the property, considering factors like crops/trees and severing other lands, and includes a 50% premium on top of market value.
- Certain matters like urgency of acquisition or owner's unwillingness cannot be considered in determining compensation.
- The required person or entity must deposit the estimated compensation within 60 days for the
The document outlines penalties under Sections 20(1) and 20(2) of the Right to Information Act for public information officers who refuse information requests without reasonable cause or provide incorrect, incomplete, misleading, or destroyed information. It also describes protections for actions taken in good faith under the Act in Section 21, and that the Act takes precedence over other laws in Section 22. It discusses reporting requirements for government bodies in Section 25 and the power of appropriate governments to make rules to implement the Act in Section 27.
This document outlines rules regarding fees, costs, and procedures for requesting information under the Right to Information Act of 2005 in the state of Sikkim, India. It establishes a State Public Information Officer in each department to handle information requests. It details application procedures, including required application information, fees, response times, and procedures for samples/inspections. It also covers receiving applications, acknowledging receipt, and fees for providing information. The overall purpose is to regulate the process of requesting and providing information to the public under the state's right to information law.
The document outlines the rules of procedure for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. Some key points:
- The court consists of federal district court judges appointed by the Chief Justice to consider applications for electronic surveillance or physical searches related to foreign intelligence.
- Hearings on applications are ex parte and classified. Judges may approve, deny, or require supplementation of applications.
- If an application is denied, the judge must provide a written statement of reasons which is served on the government. Denied applications may only be resubmitted to the denying judge.
- The government must report any non-compliance with a court order and the court may hold non-compliant parties in contempt through show cause proceedings.
The Charitable and Religious Trusts Act of 1920 aimed to provide more effective control over charitable and religious trusts in India. It allows persons with an interest in such trusts to petition courts to obtain information about the trusts, including details of their management. It also allows trustees of such trusts to apply to courts for directions on matters relating to trust administration. The Act defines key terms and sets out procedures for petitions and powers of the courts in dealing with petitions and related legal matters involving charitable and religious trusts.
This document outlines the rules of procedure for the Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines. It discusses procedures for both criminal and administrative cases handled by the Office. For criminal cases, it describes the grounds and process for preliminary investigations, including who can conduct them. It also differentiates procedures for cases under the jurisdiction of different courts. For administrative cases, it lists the grounds and outlines how cases can be initiated through written complaints. It specifies which public officials fall under the authority of the Office of the Ombudsman.
This document provides an overview of key aspects of the Right to Information Act in India, including definitions of information, public authority, how to file requests for information, fees, appeal processes, and penalties. It explains sections of the Act related to requesting, receiving, appealing information, and penalties for non-compliance. The document aims to help citizens understand their right to information and how to exercise that right.
- Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique identification number given to directors of companies in India.
- Every individual who is appointed as a director of a company must obtain a DIN by submitting an application to the Central Government.
- If there are any changes to the director's particulars submitted for DIN allotment, the director must notify the Central Government within 30 days using Form DIR-6. The Central Government will then update the director's records after verification.
Reply to Election Commission Delhi in NGS5322435639 dated 25.11.2022.pdfOm Prakash Poddar
ERO Ms. Sunita Raj mobile no. 9650058340 59-Vishwas Nagar Constituency Sahadra district at East Delhi has admitted this fact that she has sent her man for making a fake voters under the legal guardianship of Complainant on 24.11.2022 at Shelter Home DUSIB Code No.214 near Anand Vihar ISBT Delhi. Hence, your BLO will disclose the name and address of person for whom he wanted to make fake Voter ID with ulterior motives.
112 call has been made against your fraud BLO dated 24.11.2022 with unique reference no. 6161038, PCR Petrol Vehicle ROMO9A mobile no. 7428002509 at 19.32.34pm. Anand Vihar policeman mobile number is 8595888677. Police had taken him to the police station. Hence police has recorded his name and address and motives behind it.
Inquiry officer Balveer Singh mobile no. 9654963400 of Patpatganj Industrial Area Police Station near Anand Vihar ISBT Delhi will provide you the name and address of person who had come to make a fake voters under the legal guardianship of Complainant.
Your fraud BLO did not disclose his identity before complainant.
Complaint dated 27.11.2022 to Commissioner of Polic Delhi.pdfOm Prakash Poddar
TAKE the cognizance of obvious links between Ms. Sunita Raj, BLO Anand Vihar and Mr. Manish Raj with this International Sex Racket and direct to concern SHO to register an F.I.R against the accused under relevant sections of IPC.
112 call dated 24.11.2022 at 19.32.34pm with unique reference no. 6161038 and subsequent Complaint dated 25.11.2022 to the Commissioner of Police Delhi dated 25.11.2022 discloses links with Mr. Manish Raj son of Chief Minister of Jharkhand in this International Sex Racket
Suppression of crucial records in Office Report dated 26.11.2022 in W.P. (Criminal) Diary No. 18546/2022 listed for hearing on 28.11.2022 before Chamber Judge HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PAMIDIGHANTAM SRI NARASIMHA, Court No.15 CL.NO.1748 may lead to dismissal of petition.
Registry has only recorded the records to defend its heinous work in the Office Report dated 26.11.2022 hiding all the factual crucial records filed by the petitioner even after his reminder though e-filed letter dated 22.11.2022 addressed to Branch Officer and Assistant Registrar Section X
Office Report dated 26.11.2022 in International Sex Racket matter Writ Petit...Om Prakash Poddar
Registry has recorded records in his favor only and has ignored the crucial records of petitioner deliberately to dismiss the petition by default.
Office Report dated 26.11.2022 for the hearing of Writ Petition Criminal Diary No. 18646/2022 on 28.11.2022 has been made hiding the crucial records filed by the petitioner.
Office Report dated 28.11.2022 in International Sex Racket matter Writ Petit...Om Prakash Poddar
The document is an office report from the Supreme Court of India regarding a writ petition filed by Om Prakash against the Union of India and others. The court had previously given the petitioner four weeks to cure any defects in the petition, but the petitioner has failed to file an application for condonation of delay in filing the writ petition within that timeframe. As there are still defects, the registrar has not yet interacted with the petitioner-in-person, so the matter is listed before the court for further directions.
Complaint dated 26.11.22 against Election Officer Katihar Bihar.pdfOm Prakash Poddar
a fake voter identity card has been created by BLO Part-220, Ward No.03, 64-Kadwa Constituency Katihar Bihar vide EPIC No. TYGO395244 against the Complainant. Complainant has figured out malpractices of BLO and submitted requisite form before BLO Gopal Malik mobile no. 9507949474 dated 17.12.2021 for deletion of his name from the voter list to suppress the practice of multiple voter identity cards across the Country.
Complaint dated 25.11.22 against Election Officer Sahadra Delhi.pdfOm Prakash Poddar
Sex abuser Manish from Election Commission Delhi took my Aadhar Card by fraud to make Voter ID for my kidnapped minor daughter marking me as a legal guardian under Vishwas Nagar Constituency at Sahadra district of East Delhi.
Praying from you to direct the registry to supply the fixed date of hearing to the petitioner in person in writing in Non Bailable and Gang Rape matter W.P. Criminal Diary No. 18546/2022 so that he can plan his travel for home
Letter dated 22.11.2022 to Branch Officer Section 10 at Supreme Court of Ind...Om Prakash Poddar
Take all 84 e-filed legal documents with effect from 07.06.2022 to 22.11.2022 along with physical filed legal document with effect from 14.06.2022 to till date on Record of office report for the date of hearing on 25.11.2022
Additional e-Filed Petition dated 25.06.2022 on Anti-Prostitution before Sup...Om Prakash Poddar
All additional Annexures, letters, miscellaneous documents, I.A. for written arguments have been suppressed deliberately by Supreme Court of India with ulterior motive which are supportive of Gang Rape report filed from ground zero level either from Bihar or from Delhi.
Additional e-Filed Petition dated 25.06.2022 on Anti-Prostitution before Sup...Om Prakash Poddar
All additional filed Annexures, letters, miscellaneous documents, I.A. for written arguments have been suppressed by Supreme Court of India with an ulterior motive which are supportive of Gang Rape report filed from ground zero level either from Bihar or from Delhi.
Additional e-Filed Petition dated 07.06.2022 on Anti-Prostitution before Sup...Om Prakash Poddar
This document contains information from the Supreme Court of India case management system. It lists details of a writ petition filed by Om Prakash such as the case type, number, year and presiding bench. It also includes a table with 10 uploaded PDF documents related to the petition, interlocutory applications and memos of appearance. General information about the court such as jurisdiction, officers, rules, and procedures is also presented.
E-Filed Petition dated 07.06.2022 on Anti-Prostitution before Supreme Court ...Om Prakash Poddar
This document contains details of a case filed with the Supreme Court of India, including the case type, number, year, petitioner and respondent details, and a list of uploaded documents related to the case. It provides contact information for the Supreme Court of India and links to other resources on their website.
Complaint dated 21.11.2022 against Bihar and Delhi police to NHRC.pdfOm Prakash Poddar
The National Human Rights Commission has received a complaint from Om Prakash regarding the kidnapping and abduction of his family members and minor daughters since 2011. The complaint details that neither the Delhi Police nor Bihar Police have registered an FIR regarding this incident. The complaint further states that the police complaint and post-mortem report of Om Prakash's deceased mother, who died in 2017, are still pending with the Palam Village Police Station in New Delhi. Om Prakash alleges that five individuals, including two advocates, can provide information to rescue his minor daughters and has requested that an FIR be registered against these five people.
E-filed status dated 15.11.22 before Supreme Court of India.pdfOm Prakash Poddar
E-filed Important legal documents like Interlocutory Applications for additional grounds and cancellation of Non Bailable Warrant has not been entered into Physical filing case record Writ Petition Criminal Diary No. 18546/2022 to present the wrong fact before the Chamber Judge on 25.11.2022
Complaint aginst Delhi Police to NHRC New Delhi dated 20.11.22.pdfOm Prakash Poddar
ABDUCTION/RAPE by Police
Surender Narayan Poddar, Rajput advocate of Purnea Bihar, Advocate Gopal Prasad and his wife Veena Kumari Advocate Sunil Ojha is key person who will reveal all records of this sex racket to rescue my minor daughters.
Hence, register F.I.R against these five people to interrogate in this matter.
Register an F.I.R and interrogate Shri Surender Narayan Poddar Assitant Manager Marketing Division IOCL Barauni Refinery Begusarai Bihar, my advocate Shri Sunil Ojha in HMA-678/2010 case at Dwarka Court at New Delhi, my wife Rina Kumari’s advocate Shri Gopal Prasad and his wife Veena Kumari in 9P/2010 case at Begusarai Court Bihar and Rajput advocate of Purnea Bihar in HMA-678/2010 case Goshwara No. 83)H at Dwarka Court at New Delhi.
ABDUCTION/RAPE by Police case.
Surender Narayan Poddar, Rajput advocate of Purnea Bihar, Advocate Gopal Prasad and his wife Veena Kumari Advocate Sunil Ojha is key person who will reveal all records of this sex racket to rescue my minor daughters. Hence, register F.I.R against these five people to interrogate in this matter.
Register an F.I.R and interrogate Shri Surender Narayan Poddar Assitant Manager Marketing Division IOCL Barauni Refinery Begusarai Bihar, my advocate Shri Sunil Ojha in HMA-678/2010 case at Dwarka Court at New Delhi, my wife Rina Kumari’s advocate Shri Gopal Prasad and his wife Veena Kumari in 9P/2010 case at Begusarai Court Bihar and Rajput advocate of Purnea Bihar in HMA-678/2010 case Goshwara No. 83)H at Dwarka Court at New Delhi.
Register F.I.R against these five people to interrogate in this matter.
Surender Narayan Poddar, Rajput advocate of Purnea Bihar, Advocate Gopal Prasad and his wife Veena Kumari Advocate Sunil Ojha is key person who will reveal all records of this sex racket to rescue my minor daughters.
Register an F.I.R and interrogate Shri Surender Narayan Poddar Assitant Manager Marketing Division IOCL Barauni Refinery Begusarai Bihar, my advocate Shri Sunil Ojha in HMA-678/2010 case at Dwarka Court at New Delhi, my wife Rina Kumari’s advocate Shri Gopal Prasad and his wife Veena Kumari in 9P/2010 case at Begusarai Court Bihar and Rajput advocate of Purnea Bihar in HMA-678/2010 case Goshwara No. 83)H at Dwarka Court at New Delhi.
Writ Petition Criminal Diary Number 18546 of 2022 Part-I .pdfOm Prakash Poddar
International Sex Racket and Anti-Prostitution Petition before Supreme Court of India.
These five are key people and will reveal all records in this sex racket to rescue my minor daughters.
Register F.I.R and interrogate Shri Surender Narayan Poddar Assitant Manager Marketing Division IOCL Barauni Refinery Begusarai Bihar, my advocate Shri Sunil Ojha in HMA-678/2010 case at Dwarka Court New Delhi, my wife Rina Kumari’s advocate Shri Gopal Prasad and his wife Veena Kumari in 9P/2010 case at Begusarai Court Bihar and Rajput advocate of Purnea Bihar in HMA-678/2010 case Goshwara No. 83)H at Dwarka Court New Delhi.
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Sangyun Lee, 'Why Korea's Merger Control Occasionally Fails: A Public Choice ...Sangyun Lee
Presentation slides for a session held on June 4, 2024, at Kyoto University. This presentation is based on the presenter’s recent paper, coauthored with Hwang Lee, Professor, Korea University, with the same title, published in the Journal of Business Administration & Law, Volume 34, No. 2 (April 2024). The paper, written in Korean, is available at <https://shorturl.at/GCWcI>.
The Future of Criminal Defense Lawyer in India.pdfveteranlegal
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सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने यह भी माना था कि मजिस्ट्रेट का यह कर्तव्य है कि वह सुनिश्चित करे कि अधिकारी पीएमएलए के तहत निर्धारित प्रक्रिया के साथ-साथ संवैधानिक सुरक्षा उपायों का भी उचित रूप से पालन करें।
Corporate Governance : Scope and Legal Frameworkdevaki57
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
MEANING
Corporate Governance refers to the way in which companies are governed and to what purpose. It identifies who has power and accountability, and who makes decisions. It is, in essence, a toolkit that enables management and the board to deal more effectively with the challenges of running a company.
1. Annexure - I
THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION RULES, 2017
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 27 of the Right to Information Act,
2005 (22 of 2005) and in supersession of the Right to Information Rules 2012, except as
respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central
Government hereby makes the following rules, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement:- (1) These rules may be called the Right to
Information Rules,2017.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official
Gazette.
2. Definitions:- In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,—
(a) "Act" means the Right to Information Act, 2005 (22 of 2005);
(b) "Chief Information Commissioner" means the Chief Information Commissioner
appointed under sub-section (3) of Section 12 of the Act.
(c) "Commission" means the Central Information Commission constituted under
sub-section (1) of section 12 of the Act;
(d) "Decision" includes an order, direction or determination of an issue.
(e) "First Appellate Authority" means an officer in the public authority who is senior
in rank to the Central Public Information Officer to whom an appeal under sub –
section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 19 of the Act lies.
(f) "Information Commissioner" means an Information Commissioner appointed
under sub-section (3) of section 12 of the Act.
(g) "Non-Compliance" means non-implementation of the decisions in an
appeal/complaint of the Commission by any person including the Central Public
Information Officer or the public authority.
(h) "Registrar" means an officer of the Commission so designated and includes an
Additional Registrar, Joint Registrar, Deputy Registrar and Assistant Registrar.
(i) "Representative" means a person duly authorized by or on behalf of any of the
parties to the proceedings or interveners.
"Secretary" means an officer so appointed as Secretary to the Commission by
the Central Government.
(k) "Section" means a section of the Act;
(I) All other words and expressions used herein but not defined in these rules shall
have the same meanings as assigned to them in the Act.
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2. 3. Application Fee:- An application under sub-section (1) of section 6 of the Act
shall be accompanied by a fee of rupees ten or as notified by Central Government from
time to time and shall ordinarily not contain more than five hundred words, excluding
annexures, containing address of the Central Public Information Officer and that of the
applicant:-
Provided that no application shall be rejected only on the ground that it contains
more than five hundred words.
4. Fees for providing information:- Fee for providing information under sub-section
(4) of section 4 and sub —section (1) and (5) of section 7 of the Act or as notified by
Central Government from time to time shall be charged at the following rates, namely:-
(a) rupees two for each page in A-3 or smaller size paper;
(b) actual cost or price of a photocopy in large size paper;
(c) actual cost of price for samples of models;
(d) rupees fifty per diskette or floppy;
(e) price fixed for a publication or rupees two per page of photocopy for
extracts from the publication;
(f) no fee for inspection of records for the first hour of inspection and a fee
of rupees 5 for each subsequent hours or fraction thereof; and
(g) so much of postal charge involved in supply of information that exceeds
fifty rupees.
5. Exemption from Payment of Fee: - No fee under rule 3 and rule 4 shall be
charged from any person who is below poverty line provided a copy of the certificate
issued by the appropriate Government in this regard is submitted along with the
application.
6. Mode of Payment of fee:- Fees under these rules may be paid in any of the
following manner, namely;--
(a) in cash, to the public authority or to the Central Assistant Public
Information Officer of the public authority, as the case may by,
against a proper receipt; or
(b) by demand draft or bankers cheque or Indian Postal Order
payable to the Accounts Officer of the public authority; or
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3. (c) by electronic means to the Accounts Officer of the Public
authority, if facility for receiving fees through electronic means is
available with the public authority.
(d) by any other mode notified by Central Government.
7. Appointment of Secretary to the Commission: - The Central Government shall
appoint an officer not below the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of
India as Secretary to the Commission.
8. Appeal to the Commission:-
(1) Any person aggrieved by an order passed by the First Appellate Authority or
by non —disposal of his appeal by the First Appellate Authority, may file an
appeal to the Commission either online or offline in the format given in the
Appendix and shall be accompanied by the following documents, duly
authenticated and verified by the appellant, namely:-
a copy of the application submitted to the Central Public
Information Officer;
(ii) a copy of the reply received, if any , from the Central Public
Information Officer;
(iii) a copy of the appeal made to the First Appellate Authority;
(iv) a copy of the order received, if any, from the First Appellate
Authority;
(v) copies of other documents, if any, relied upon by the appellant
and referred to in his appeal;
(vi) an index of the documents referred to in the appeal;
(vii) A request for condonation of delay in submission of appeal
wherever required, giving reasons.
(viii) A certificate stating that the matter under appeal has not been
previously filed and disposed or are pending, with the
Commission or any court; and
(ix) Proof of service of appeal to respondent.
(2) Every appeal, application, statement, rejoinder, reply or any other document
filed before the Commission shall be typed, printed or written neatly and legibly and in
double line spacing.
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4. (3) Before submitting an appeal to the Commission, the appellant shall cause a copy
of the appeal, as the case may be, to be served on the Central Public Information Officer
and shall submit a proof of such service to the Commission.
9. Return of Appeal: -
An appeal may be returned to the appellant, if it is not
accompanied by the documents as specified in rule 8, for removing the deficiencies and
filing the appeal complete in all respects.
Provided that no appeal shall be returned only on the ground that it has not
been made in the specified format if it is accompanied by documents as specified in rule
8.
Provided further that no appeal which is accompanied by the documents
specified in Rule 8 will be returned only on the ground that the attached documents
have not been authenticated and verified by the appellant. However, the appellant may
be required to authenticate/verify the document(s) before disposal of appeal.
10. Process of Appeal: -
(1) The Commission shall not consider an appeal unless it is
satisfied that the appellant has availed of all the remedies available to him under the
Act.
(2)
For the purposes of sub- rule (1), a person shall be deemed to have availed of all
the remedies available to him under the Act:
(a) if he had filed an appeal before the First Appellate Authority and the First
Appellate Authority or any other person competent to pass order on such appeal had
made a final order on the appeal: or
(b)
where no final order has been made by the First Appellate Authority with
regard to the appeal preferred, and a period of forty —five days from the date on which
such appeal was preferred has elapsed.
11. Procedure for deciding appeals: -
The Commission, while deciding an appeal may
(i) receive oral or written evidence on oath or on affidavit from concerned
or interested person;
(ii) peruse or inspect documents, public records of copies thereof;
(iii) inquire through authorized officer further details or facts;
(iv)
hear Central Public Information Officer, Central Assistant Public
Information Officer or the First Appellate Authority, or such person against whose action
the appeal is preferred, as the case may be;
(v) hear third party; and
(vi) receive evidence on affidavits from Central Public Information Officer,
Central Assistant Public Information Officer, First Appellate Authority and such other
person against whom the appeal lies or the third party;
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5. 12. Withdrawal/Abatement of Appeal :-
(1) The Commission may in its discretion allow a prayer for withdrawal of
an appeal if such a prayer is made by the appellant on an application
made in writing duly signed or during hearing. However, no such
prayer may be entertained by the Commission after the matter has
been finally heard or a decision. or order has been pronounced by the
Commission.
(2) The proceedings pending before the Commission shall abate on the
death of the appellant.
13. Complaint to the Commission:-
(1) A person may file a complaint to the Commission on the grounds mentioned
in clauses (a) to (f) of sub-section (1) of section 18 of the Act either online or
offline in the format given in the Appendix and shall be accompanied by the
following documents, duly authenticated and verified by the complainant,
namely:-
(i) a copy of the application submitted to the Central Public
Information Officer;
(ii) copies of other documents, if any, relied upon by the complainant
and referred to in his complaint;
(iii) an index of the documents referred to in the complaint;
(iv) A complaint submitted beyond 90 days from the date the cause of
complaint arises, should be accompanied with the request for
condonation of delay giving reasons.
(v) A certificate stating that the matter under complaint has not been
previously filed and disposed or are pending, with the
Commission or any court; and
(vi) Proof of service of complaint to respondent.
(2) Every complaint, application, statement, rejoinder, reply or any other document
filed before the Commission shall be typed, printed or written neatly and legibly and in
double line spacing.
(3) Before submitting a complaint to the Commission, the complainant shall cause a
copy of the complaint, as the case may be, to be served on the Central Public
Information Officer and shall submit a proof of such service to the Commission.
6. Provided that if the complainant does not know the name, address and other
particulars of the Central Public Information Officer or of the First Appellate Authority
and if he approaches the Commission under section 18 of the Act, he shall cause a copy
of his complaint petition to be served on the concerned Public Authority and proof of
such service shall be annexed along with the complaint petition.
14. Return of Complaint:-
A complaint may be returned to the complainant, if it is
not accompanied by the documents as specified in rule 13, for removing the deficiencies
and filing the complaint complete in all respects.
Provided that no complaint shall be returned only on the ground that it has not
been made in the specified format if it is accompanied by documents as specified in rule
13.
Provided further that no complaint which is accompanied by the documents
specified in Rule 13 will be returned only on the ground that the attached documents
have not been authenticated and verified by the complainant. However, the
complainant may be required to authenticate/verify the document(s) before disposal of
the complaint.
15. Procedure for deciding complaints: -
(i) After a complaint is registered,
comments/replies of the opposite parties shall be obtained within the specified time to
be indicated in the notice issued for the purpose.
ii) On receipt of the comments/replies of the opposite parties or if no
response is received within the specified time, the matter shall be placed before the
Information Commissioner concerned for orders/disposal.
iii) On perusal of the case file if the Commission is satisfied that there are
reasonable grounds to inquire in to the matter, an enquiry in respect thereof shall be
made in accordance of section 18 of the Act otherwise the complaint shall be closed by
passing an order.
iv) The Commission may in its discretion allow a prayer for any amendment of a
complaint during the course of its hearing, including conversion of the complaint into
second appeal, if available remedies have been exhausted, on a prayer made by the
complainant. However, no such prayer may be entertained by the Commission after the
matter has been finally heard or a decision or order has been pronounced by the
Commission.
16. Compliance of the orders of the Commission: -
A communication as per the
format given in the appendix reporting non-compliance of the Commission's orders
passed under the Act shall be dealt with as follows:-
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(i) A non-compliance communication which is not submitted in the format
or does not contain sufficient details may be returned to the sender with an appropriate
facilitation memo.
(ii) The communication for non-compliance of the Commission's order shall
be entertained only if it is made within 3 months from the date of non-compliance.
(iii) Provided that a communication of non-compliance may be considered
after the prescribed period, if the applicant satisfies the Commission that he had
sufficient cause for not submitting the application within such period.
(iv) In cases where no time period is fixed for complying with the orders of
the Commission, it shall be presumed that the same are to be complied within 30 days
from the date of the said order.
(v) On receipt of a non-compliance communication, the Commission shall
determine whether compliance of the decision has been made. Where the Commission
finds non-compliance of its decisions, it may proceed for action under the Act.
17. Posting of appeal/complaint/non-compliance before the Information
Commissioner:-
An appeal/complaint/non-compliance shall be posted before a Single Bench for
hearing/disposal, unless the Chief Information Commissioner by a special or general
order issued in this behalf from time to time directs that the appeal/complaint/non-
compliance or a category of the same may be posted for hearing/disposal by another
bench or a bench of two or more Information Commissioners either at the request of an
Information Commissioner, or suo motu if the same involves an intricate question of law
or larger public interest.
18. Presence of the parties before the Commission:- (1) The parties shall be
informed before the date of hearing.
(2) The Commission shall notify the parties the date and place of hearing of the
appeal or complaint in such manner as the Chief Information Commissioner may by
general or special order direct.
(3) The Commission may allow the parties to be present in person or through their
duly authorized representative or through video/audio conferencing, at the time of
hearing by the Commission.
(4) Where the Commission is satisfied that the circumstances exist due to which the
any party is unable to attend the hearing, then, the Commission may afford the parties
another opportunity of being heard before a final decision is taken or take any other
action as it may deem fit.
(5) The public authority may authorize any representative or any of its officers to
present its case.
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8. 19. Filing of Counter Statement by the Central Public Information Officer or the
First Appellate Authority: After receipt of a copy of the appeal or complaint, the Central
Public Information Officer or the First Appellate Authority or the Public Authority may
file counter statement along with documents, if any, pertaining to the case. A copy of
the counter statement(s), if any, shall be served to the appellant or complainant by the
CPIO, the First Appellate Authority or the Public Authority, as the case may be and proof
of service submitted to the Commission.
20. Service of notice by Commission: - The Commission may issue the notice which
shall be served in any of the following modes, namely,
(i) service by the party itself;
(ii) by hand delivery (dasti) through Process Server;
(iii) by registered post with acknowledgement due/speed post;
(iv) by electronic mail in case electronic address is available;
21. Seal and Emblem:- The Official Seal and Emblem of the Commission shall be
such as the Commission may specify.
22. Language of the Commission: -
(i) An appeal or a complaint or non-compliance communication may be filed
in English or in Hindi and all the documents or copies thereof shall also
be filed in English or in Hindi. Where a document, in original, is in a
language other than English or in Hindi, a certified authenticated copy of
its translated version in English or in Hindi shall also be filed along with
the original. This shall also apply in the case of a counter statement,
rejoinder, reply or any other document or documents filed before the
Commission.
(ii) The proceedings of the Commission shall be conducted in English or in
Hindi.
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9. APPENDIX - A
FORMAT OF APPEAL
(See rule 8)
1. Name and address of the appellant
2. Name and address of the Central Public Information Officer to whom the application
was addressed
3. Name and address of the Central Public Information Officer who gave reply to the
Application
4. Name and address of the First Appellate Authority who decided the First Appeal
5. Particulars of the application
6. Particulars of the order(s) including number, if any, against which the appeal is
preferred
7. Brief facts leading to the appeal
8. Prayer or relief sought
9. Grounds for the prayer or relief
10. Any other information relevant to the appeal
11. Proof of service of appeal to respondent.
12. An index of the documents referred to in the appeal
Verification/Authentication:
do hereby solemnly verify that the contents
provided above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing material has
been concealed therefrom.
I also certify that the matter under appeal has not been previously filed and disposed or
are pending, with the Commission or any court; and
I also pray for condonation of delay in submission of appeal due to reasons as under:-
Affirmed at this day of
(Signature)
Applicant
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10. APPENDIX - B
FORMAT OF COMPLAINT
(See rule 13)
1. Name and address of the complainant
2. Name and address of the Central Public Information Officer to whom the application
was addressed
3. Name and address of the Central Public Information Officer who gave reply to the
Application
4. Copy of the application submitted to the Central Public Information Officer/Public
Authority
5. Particulars of the order(s) including number, if any, against which the complaint is
preferred
6. Brief facts leading to the complaint
7. Prayer or relief sought
8. Grounds for the prayer or relief
9. Any other information relevant to the complaint
10. Proof of service of complaint to respondent.
11. An index of the documents referred to in the complaint, if any.
Verification/Authentication:
I do hereby solemnly verify that the contents
provided above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing material has
been concealed therefrom.
I also certify that the matter under complaint has not been previously filed and disposed
or are pending, with the Commission or any court; and
I also pray for condonation of delay in submission of complaint due to reasons as
under:-
Affirmed at.......... .......... this day of
(Signature)
Applicant
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11. Appendix — C
Format for Filing Non-compliance Application
(See rule 16)
Ministry/Department/Public Authority Details
Name & address of Public Authority
Applicant's Particulars
Name of Applicant
Address Change Intimation
Change of address of Applicant (if any)
Change of mobile number (if any)
Change in email I/D (if any
Details of Application
Commission's Order No. & Date
Response of CPIO
CPIO's response received in pursuance to the Commission's order Yes No
Copy of CPIO Reply, if received
Ground of Non-compliance application
Reasons for delay in filing non-
Compliance, if any and grounds for
seeking extension of limitation of time.
Verification/Authentication:
I do hereby solemnly verify that the contents
provided above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing material
has been concealed therefrom.
I also certify that the matter under non-compliance application has not been
previously filed and disposed or are pending, with the Commission or any court; and
I also pray for condonation of delay in submission of non-compliance application
due to reasons as under:-
Affirmed at this day of
(Signature)
Applicant
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