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Prof's suspension, reinstatement: Disclose info, SIC asks JU 3/21/2016 11:43:04 PM Avinash Azad Early Times Report Jammu, Mar 21: Rebuking University of Jammu for not providing information, the State Information Commission has asserted that the information sought by seeker be disclosed as it involves larger public interest. According to documents available with Early Times Dr Rajni Sharma has sought information under RTI from PIO University of Jammu regarding suspension and reinstatement of Dr. Falendra K. Sudan. "PIO replied to appellant stating that information sought is personal and cannot be provided. Aggrieved by the response of the PIO appellant filed First Appellant Appeal (FAA). Since appellant didn't get the accurate information which she has applied for, the appellant requested the Commission to direct concerned officers to provide information", copy of file number No: SIC/J/A/247(E)/2016 reads. The document further divulged that the appellant has sought the office order bearing No. Adm/TW/07/7142-96 dated: 15.02.2007 where under Dr. Falendra K. Sudan was (placed) under suspension, and Copy of prayer dated: 17.05.2007, submitted to the Vice Chancellor regarding reinstatement to avoid further hardship by Dr. Sudan. "However, on the basis of that prayer Dr. Sudan's suspension was withdrawn by the University vide order no. Adm/TW/2007 8688-8695 dated: 22.05.2007", the document revealed. The PIO had disposed of the RTI application, stating therein that the information sought by the appellant falls within the prohibition under section 8 subsection 1(i) of Jammu & Kashmir Right to Information Act, 2009. The PIO has also referred to decision of Supreme Court in the matter of Girish Ramchandra Deshpande versus Central Information Commissioner & ors. Moreover, the First Appeal has been adjudicated by the FAA/Registrar, upholding the decision of the PIO. Er. Nazir Ahmed, State Information Commissioner, while hearing both sides observed that orders of suspension and reinstatement were published in Government Gazette and, therefore, providing such information does not get covered under section 8(1) (i) of the Act. "Further the information sought do not relate to the performance of an employee/officer as referred to by the PIO in her reply citing the decision of Supreme Court in the matter.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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