Whispers Forum

Large number of people died in the stampede during the satsang of Bhole Baba in Hathras, UP. According to preliminary information, to prevent the crowd from reaching Baba, his personal security personnel and sevadars pushed some people, due to which they fell. It is unfortunate that despite about 60 percent literacy in the country, hypocritical babas organize such gatherings. The question is why such babas become successful in the modern era? The reason for this is that there is tension and unrest in the society due to many reasons. Apart from this, the common man of the country is struggling with basic problems. In such a situation, he easily trusts the babas. Babas exploit this innocent faith of the devotees.
Nancy Singh

The appellant sought information about the bank account of his late father, FDs, nominee, amount etc. The FAA directed the PIO to provide statement of account of certain bank accounts. Not having received any information in compliance of the FAA’s order, the Appellant approached the Commission with the Second Appeal. The PIO stated that he was not the then PIO and could not update regarding the compliance of FAA’s order. The CIC observed that the respondent has partly provided the information. The FAA had directed the PIO to provide the account statements, but the PIO has not complied with the directions of the FAA, so far. The CIC directed to provide the copies of account statement.
Comments
Non-compliance of the order of the FAA is grossly incorrect on the part of the PIO. In this case, the PIO has been lucky to escape penalty for which there appears no excuse.
Citation: Vishnudev Prasad Singh v. Union Bank of India, CIC/UBIND/A/2023/100809; Date of Decision: 30.04.2024
Dr Anuradha Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in) is a RTI Consultant currently working with IIM Visakhapatnam. She has co-authored the books, RTI Right to Information - Law and Practice and PIO’s Guide to RTI. She offers consultancy on RTI matters and Third party audit. Her other articles can be read at the website of RTI Foundation of India at the link www.rtifoundationofindia.com