and background of the case:
The Appellant filed an RTI application dated 21.09.2023 seeking information on
following points:-
"To, Shri Umang Srivastva Sr.DWA (COP) I had complained on 05/05/2023
against Rahul Sinha regarding his COP permit. What action or inquiry has been
conducted in this regard?"
The CPIO, Sr DWA (COP & Regulation) vide letter dated 05.10.2023 replied as
under:-
"Information sought does not fall under purview of RTI Act 2005, hence this RTI is
closed"
Dissatisfied with the response received from the CPIO, the Appellant filed a First
Appeal dated 08.10.2023. The FAA, JWA vide order dated 08.11.2023 stated as
under:-
"Reply :- I have gone through the case and found that information sought was
denied by the CPIO stating that the information did not fall under the purview of
the RTI Act, 2005. The undersigned is convir.ced with the above reply in view of
Section 8-1(j) of the RTI Act. 2005."