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2026 Supreme(Online)(CIC) 9969
CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION
Ashutosh Chaturvedi, Information Commissioner
Vinod Kumar Yadav – Appellant
Versus
CPIO, Indian Council of Agricultural Research Hqrs. New Delhi – Respondent
Second Appeal No. CIC/ICARH/A/2025/646145
Important Points
Subject
Right to Information - Withdrawal of Appeal
Act Referred
Headnote
Issues: Whether the second appeal should be decided on merits or closed upon the appellant's request for withdrawal. (A) RTI Act - Withdrawal of Appeal - When an appellant explicitly withdraws the appeal stating the matter is resolved, the Commission is justified in closing the case as withdrawn. (Para 8)
For the Appellants/Petitioners:
For the Respondents: Freedom Guria
| Table of Content |
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| 1. procedural history of the rti application, cpio response, and filing of appeals. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. statements of the parties regarding the withdrawal of the appeal and furnishing of information. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 3. closing of the case based on the appellant's formal withdrawal. (Para 8) |
Relevant facts emerging from Second Appeal/Complaint:
| RTI application filed on | 08/07/2025 |
| CPIO replied on | 06/08/2025 |
| First appeal filed on | 08/08/2025 |
| FAA’s order dated | Not on Record |
| Second Appeal dated | 01/10/2025 |
Information sought:
1. The Appellant filed an RTI application dated 08/07/2025 before the CPIO, Indian Council of Agricultural Research Hqrs., New Delhi seeking the following information:
“Copy or proceeding of ICAR head quarter transfer committee approval/ recommendation with respect to my (Dr. Vinod Kumar Yadav) transfer from ICAR-CIFE Mumbai to ICAR-DRMR Bharatpur, Rajasthan with respect to reference to F.N. 12(1)/2025-PerII(e-358714)”
2. The CPIO has furnished a reply to the appellant dated 06/08/2025 stated as under:
“This is with reference to your RTI application vide Registration No. ICARH/R/E/25/00306 dated 08.07.2025, seeking a copy of proceeding of ICAR Headquarter Transfer Committee approval/ recommendation with respect to your transfer from ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai to ICAR-DRMR, Bharatpur, Rajasthan effected vide F.No.12(1)/2025-Per.II(E-358714).
In this regard, you are requested to refer to the decision of the Hon'ble CIC vide F. No. CIC/PB/A/2007/00373 dated 14.06.2007, and as endorsed by ICAR vide F. No. 1(4)/2010-CR (A) & RTI dated 09.12.2011 for information.
This disposes of your aforementioned application made under RTI Act, 2005. In case you are not satisfied with the above reply, you may appeal to Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, Director (Personnel), ICAR and First Appellate Authority (Personnel Division), ICAR HQ., Room No. 305, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi 110001, within 30 days from the date of receipt of this letter as per norms of RTI Act, 2005.”
3. Aggrieved and dissatisfied, the appellant filed the First Appeal with the first Appellate Authority. The First Appellate Authority order is not on record.
4. Being aggrieved, the Appellant filed the Instant Second Appeal on 01/10/2025.
Written Submission of the Respondent is taken on record
The Appellant vide email dated 09/07/2026 withdrew his appeal stating,
“Dear Sir/Madam,
My matter has been resolved. I do not want any information.
Thanks and regards
Vinod Kumar Yadav, PhD, IIT Bombay”
5. Relevant Facts emerged during Hearing:
The following were present:-
Appellant: Present on VC
Respondent: Mr. Freedom Guria, Undersecretary participated in the hearing in person
6. The Appellant reiterated the facts of the case and further submits that he has withdrawn the case.
7. The Respondent submits that the information sought has been furnished.
DECISION
8. The Commission notes that the Appellant vide email dated 09/07/2026 withdrew his Second Appeal. Hence the case stands closed as withdrawn. The Appeal stands disposed of.
