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2007 (7) TMI 421 - Commission - Central ExciseRight to information - What directions, if any, the Commission can issue in regard to information about dues, inspection etc - The Right to Information Act, 2005 was enacted in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority - If the public authority does not hold information or the information cannot be accessed by it under Section 2(f) or if the information is non-est, the public authority cannot provide the same under the Act - The definition also makes it clear that the Right to Information includes the right to inspection of work, documents or records or taking notes, extracts or certified copies of documents or records or taking certified samples of material or obtaining information through some electronic device - It is true that it is not the duty of the CPIO to cause an enquiry or undertake an investigation or prepare answers to the questions posed by the appellant It is, however, a matter of concern that the Appellate Authority instead of dealing with the matter properly has mechanically decided the matter without making any proper analysis of the issues involved - The Commission trusts and believes that the 1st Appellate Authority would sincerely discharge his statutory obligations under the Right to Information Act so that the right to information guaranteed to the citizens is facilitated properly - Appeal is disposed of
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