Thursday, April 30, 2015

DERC vs. GNCT of Delhi - CIC - Anil Sood

Dear All

I am pleased to inform you all that Hon'ble High Court  in Writ petition filed by DERC appearing in the trailing mail, has refused to stay the order passed by Hon'ble CIC (Attached) wherein DERC was directed to Suomotto disclose the issues framed, as mandated under section 4(1)(c) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, by it on its web site before asking suggestions from General Public and extend the date of receiving suggestions and thereafter hold public hearing.

However, the DERC instead of complying with the said order rushed to the High Court. The Hon'ble High court after hearing both the parties directed the DERC to appear before CIC on 6th May  2015 and make submissions. The High Court further directed the CIC to pass an order by 8th May, 2015. The Court has listed the matter to be heard on 13th May 2015.

This is the first positive step towards people's participation in meaningful governance. We must appreciate Hon'ble CIC for taking cognizance of such a serious/blatant  non compliance by the Regulator. 


Regards

Anil Sood

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