RTI - Information on Disciplinary Proceedings (Against Central Excise Chief Commissioner) cannot be withheld by UPSC
APPELLANT, RK Jain wanted to inspect all the records relating to the proposed disciplinary action and/or imposition of penalty against Sri GS Narang , IRS, with the UPSC . On being denied the information, the appellant is before the Central Information Commission.
The CIC ruled that:
++ Whatever records it (UPSC) holds in regard to this case will have to be disclosed because this cannot be classified as personal information merely on the ground that it concerns some particular officer.
++ Information regarding the disciplinary matters against any government employee cannot be withheld by claiming it to be personal information.
The Commission directed the UPSC to invite the Appellant on any mutually convenient date within 15 working days from the receipt of this order and to show him the relevant records in the possession of the UPSC for his inspection. After inspection, if the Appellant chooses to get the photocopies of some of those records, the CPIO shall provide the same free of cost.