JUDGMENT

Prathiba M. Singh, J.(Oral)

1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode. None has appeared for the Respondent despite service.

2. The present petition has been filed by the CPIO, EPFO (HQ) challenging the impugned order dated 10th August, 2017 filed by the CIC. The operative portion of the impugned order reads:

"6. The Commission directs the respondent authority to furnish certified copies of the information sought and also directs Shri P.B. Bhattacharya, present CPIO and Shri Gowtham, then CPIO who is presently posted in Kolkata to show-cause why maximum penalty should not be imposed against each of them for not providing the information, within 30 days from the date of receipt of this Order."

3. The RTI application dated 28th November, 2014 was filed by Shri Alok Dutta Jha seeking the following information.

"1. Please provide the photocopy of vigilance clearance certificate submitted for promotion of Shri Paritosh Kumar based on the comments given on 05.03.2012 & 06.03.2012 for the post of Regional Provident Fund Commissioner.

2. The photocopy of the Charge sheet which is given to Shri Paritosh Kumar on 24.09.2010 may be furnished and give the details of its present