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RTI Appeal Dismissal: DRDO Exemption

This document summarizes a decision by the Central Information Commission regarding an appeal filed by M. Malla Reddy. Mr. Reddy had filed an RTI application to the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) seeking information on procedures and pricing. DRDO denied the information, citing an exemption under Section 24(1) of the RTI Act. In this decision, the Information Commissioner upheld DRDO's denial, noting that DRDO is exempt from the RTI Act under Section 24(1) and the information did not pertain to allegations of corruption or human rights violations. The appeal was therefore disposed of without directing DRDO to provide the information sought.

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RTI Appeal Dismissal: DRDO Exemption

This document summarizes a decision by the Central Information Commission regarding an appeal filed by M. Malla Reddy. Mr. Reddy had filed an RTI application to the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) seeking information on procedures and pricing. DRDO denied the information, citing an exemption under Section 24(1) of the RTI Act. In this decision, the Information Commissioner upheld DRDO's denial, noting that DRDO is exempt from the RTI Act under Section 24(1) and the information did not pertain to allegations of corruption or human rights violations. The appeal was therefore disposed of without directing DRDO to provide the information sought.

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CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION

2nd Floor, August Kranti Bhawan,


Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066

Decision No. CIC/DRADO/A/2017/315902, dated 11.10.2017

M. Malla Reddy v. The Central Public Information Officer (CPIO),


Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

Relevant dates emerging from the Appeal:

RTI: 14.06.2016 FA: 18.07.2016 SA: 17.10.2016

CPIO: 28.06.2016 FAAO: 16.08.2016 Hearing: 11.10.2017

ORDER

1. The appellant filed an application under the Right to Information Act,


2005 (RTI Act) before the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO), Defence
Research and Development Organization (DRDO), seeking information on six
points including, inter alia, (i) the procedure for obtaining NOC for the
radioactive particles/ rice puller/ copper iridium/ lebbo coins/ curio
precious antique goods etc. from the DRDO, and (ii) the details of the price
quoted by the DRDO or the Government of India to buy copper iridium.

2. The appellant filed a second appeal before the Commission on the


grounds that the information sought was stated to be exempted under
Section 24 (1) of the RTI Act. The appellant is also aggrieved with the Order
of the FAA which had upheld the reply of the CPIO. The appellant requested
the Commission to direct the CPIO to furnish the information sought for by
him.

Hearing:

3. The appellant Shri M. Malla Reddy was not present despite notice.
The respondent, Dr. R. B. Sharma, Scientist ‘G’ and CPIO, DRDO,
Headquarters (HQ), Delhi, was present in person.

4. The respondent submitted that vide the CPIO’s reply dated


26.04.2016, the appellant was informed that the DRDO has been declared

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an exempt organization under Section 24(1) read with the Second Schedule
of the RTI Act, 2005. Further, the information sought by the appellant does
not pertain to the allegations of corruption and human rights violations. The
provisions of the RTI Act are, therefore, not applicable in this matter.
Besides, the information sought does not pertain to them. The respondent
further submitted that the FAA vide Order dated 02.06.2016 had upheld the
reply of the CPIO.

Decision:

5. The Commission, after hearing the submissions of the respondent and


perusing the records, observes that in this case information has been sought
from an organization to which the RTI Act does not apply as per Section
24(1) read with the Second Schedule of the RTI Act. Further, the information
sought does not pertain to the allegations of corruption and human rights
violations. Hence, information cannot be provided to the appellant.

6. With the above observations, the appeal is disposed of.

7. Copy of the decision be provided free of cost to the parties.

(Sudhir Bhargava)
Information Commissioner
Authenticated true copy

(S.S. Rohilla)
Designated Officer

Addresses of the parties:


1. The Central Public Information Officer,
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO),
RTI Cell, 314-A, Block- B, DRDO Bhawan,
New Delhi- 110015

2. M. Malla Reddy

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