Order on 13.02.2024:

“The Commission, after adverting to the facts and circumstances of the case, hearing both the parties and perusal of the records, directs the Respondent is to provide updated status in the instant matter to the Appellant after accessing the same from the actual custodian i.e. CPIO, O/o. of ASC records by invoking Section 5(4) of the RTI Act within four weeks from the date of receipt of this order. A copy of the said reply/ information be supplied also to the Commission through the link given in its hearing notice. In the event of failure of the deemed CPIO i.e. ASC records to facilitate relevant information to the Appellant through the Respondent within the stipulated time, the deemed CPIO would stand show caused as to why maximum penalty should not be imposed to them for not facilitating the requisite information. FAA to ensure compliance of this direction.

The appeal is disposed of accordingly.

Relevant Facts emerged during Show-Cause proceedings held on 03.07.2025:

I. The following were present:-

Appellant: Present in person.

Respondent: Ms. Elizabeth Richard, Assistant Controller Defence Accounts & CPIO and Shri Kalyan Chakravarthy, Senior Accounts Officer presen