Madras High CourtWP(MD)/26672/2023disposed of

Vijay Anand .S v. The Chief Information Commissioner

2023-11-07Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Vijay Anand ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chief Information Commissioner, State Information Commission, No.2, Sir Thiyagarayar Salai, Elthamas Road Junction, Adjacent Alayaman Koil, Chennai.

2.The Appellate Information Officer, Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu Governor's Office, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600 022.

3.The Public Information Officer, Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu Governor's Office, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600 022.

... Respondents 1/4

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider and pass order on petitioner's Second Appeal dated 12.10.2020 preferred under Section 19(3) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 by considering petitioner's Second Appeal within the time stipulated by this Court, consequently impose the penalty against the respondents for non furnishing the information to the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Prakash For Respondents : Mr.Raguvaran Gopalan Standing Counsel for R.1

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the State Information Commission.

2. The Information Commission is called upon to pass order on the petitioner's Second Appeal on merits and in accordance with law within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

3. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

07.11.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The Chief Information Commissioner, State Information Commission, No.2, Sir Thiyagarayar Salai, Elthamas Road Junction, Adjacent Alayaman Koil, Chennai.

2.The Appellate Information Officer, Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu Governor's Office, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600 022.

3.The Public Information Officer, Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu Governor's Office, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600 022.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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