MD JAZIB KHAN 08 September 2021

RTI RELATED MATTER

COMPLETELY FALSE MALAFIED BOGUS ABSOLUTELY WRONG MISLEADING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CENTRAL PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER OF UNIVERSITY WHAT TO DO OTHER THAN FILING COMPLAINT PETITION BEFORE CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION , WHETHER FIR CAN BE REGISTERED AGAINST CPIO FOR GIVING FALSE STATEMENT BEFORE APPLICANT IF YES GIVE PROCESS OR SECTION DETAILS REGARDING IT.

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This discussion addresses concerns about receiving false and misleading information from a Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) under the RTI Act. Participants are seeking advice on actions beyond filing a complaint with the Central Information Commission (CIC), specifically inquiring about the possibility of registering an FIR against the CPIO for providing false statements. While an FIR for unsatisfactory answers is generally not possible, the advice leans towards pursuing appeals within the RTI framework, including first and second appeals with a personal hearing, and consulting a local lawyer for specific guidance.

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Dr J C Vashista (Advocate) 08 September 2021

It depends upon the subject matter and information / documents available for further action. It is better to seek professional services of a local prudent lawyer for appreciation of facts and advise.

G.L.N. Prasad (Retired employee.) 08 September 2021

The following is the relevant section: Section 23: Bar of jurisdiction of courts No court shall entertain any suit, application or other proceeding in respect of any order made under this Act and no such order shall be called in question otherwise than by way of an appeal under this Act Go for first appeal, seek personal hearing, make written submissions and second appeal praying in second appeal under Sec.20