Thursday, 3 November 2016

SHYAM MOHAN VERMA


IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH PRINCIPAL SEAT AT JABALPUR

WRIT PETITION NO.              OF 2016 (S)


PETITIONER           :                  SHYAM MOHAN VERMA 


Versus

                                     

RESPONDENTS     :        THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

& Ors.

                              


I N D E X



S. No.       
Description of documents
Annexure
 Pages
1.
Index

1 to 3
2.

DECLARATION (Under Rule 25 of Chapter X)


4
3.
Chronology of Events

5 to 9
4.
Memo of Writ petition with affidavit

10 to 31
5.
List of documents.

32 & 33
6.
Copy of the application dated 11.07.2008 under the provisions of Section 6(1) the Right to Information Act, 2005
P-1
34
7.
Copy of the memo dated 11.08.2008
P-2
35
8.
Copy of the application dated 28.08.2008
P-3
36
9.
Copy of the rejection Order dated 21.08.2008 under the provisions of Section 6(1) the Right to Information Act, 2005
P-4
37
10.
Copy of the memo of appeal dated 31.08.2008
P-5
38
11.
Copy of the Order dated 27.09.2008 passed by first appellate authority
P-6
39
12.
Copy of the memo of appeal dated 12.11.2008
P-7
40
13.
Copy of the order dated 11.02.2010 passed by State Information Commissioner
P-8
41
14.
Copy of the review application dated 13.05.2010
P-9
42
15.
Copy of the second application on 18.02.2012 under the provisions of Section 6(1) the Right to Information Act, 2005
P-10
43
16.
Copy of the rejection order dated 19.03.2012
P-11
44
17.
Copy of the memo of appeal dated 27.03.2012
P-12
45
18.
Copy of the Order dated 23.04.2012 passed by first appellate authority
P-13
46
19.
Copy of the representation dated 04.08.2012
P-14
47
20.
Copy of the Judgment dated 08.03.2013 passed by the first appellate authority
P-15
48
21.
Copy of All the documents as provided under the provisions of RTI Act
P-16
49 TO 62
22.
Copy of the representation dated 04.06.2013 made to Chief Information Commissioner
P-17
63
23.
Copy of the Courier receipt C/No. 1202279652 dated 07.06.2013 issued by Madhur Courier Services; Jabalpur
P-18
64
24.
Copy of the Judgment dated 21.12.2013 passed by the first Appellate authority
P-19
65
25.
Copy of the representation dated 10.07.2015 made to respondent no. 6
P-20
66 TO  73
26.
Copy of the reminder letter dated 31.07.2016 made to respondent no. 6
P-21
74
27.
VAKALATNAMA

75
28.
COURT FEE

76





PLACE : JABALPUR


DATED :                     ADVOCATE FOR THE PETITIONER














IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH PRINCIPAL SEAT AT JABALPUR.

WRIT PETITION NO.              OF 2016 (S)


PETITIONER           :                  SHYAM MOHAN VERMA 


Versus

                                     

RESPONDENTS     :        THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

& Ors.

 

DECLARATION


(Under Rule 25 of Chapter X)


The copies as required by Rule 25 of Chapter X of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh Rules, 2008, have served upon
                      Clerk of office of the Advocate General for Madhya Pradesh at      PM on               2016 in Jabalpur.

PLACE : JABALPUR


DATE :                                  ADVOCATE FOR PETITIONER





IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHY PRADESH PRINCIPAL SEAT AT JABALPUR

WRIT PETITION NO.                   OF 2016 (S)


PETITIONER           :                  SHYAM MOHAN VERMA 


Versus

                                     

RESPONDENTS     :        THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

& Ors.

                  

CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS



S.No
 Date
Events
1.
2007
Petitioner is a peaceloving national of India and entitled for the all the benefit and fundamental rights as enshrined in the Part III of the Constitution of India. He was retired as a Section Officer, from Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Co. Ltd. (MPPGCL, for Short) on attaining the age of supernnuation in the year 2007. Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Co. Ltd. (MPPGCL) is a wholly owned company of MP Government engaged in generation of electricity in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is a successor entity of erstwhile Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board (MPSEB, for Short). The Company, while operating and maintaining its existing units, is also constructing new Power Plants for increasing capacity in the State of Madhya Pradesh. Presentably petitioner is a practioner advocate before this Hon’ble High Court. Respondents are the instrumentality of state within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution of India and therefore amenable to the writ jurisdiction of this Hon’ble High Court.
2.

Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh is concerned with power policy framework and administrative control, safeguarding consumers’ interest, promotion of conventional energy sources and efficient power system in the state. The Department is committed to make Madhya Pradesh self-reliant in the field of power to create platform for multi-faceted growth. To develop a financially viable and competitive power sector that ensures quality power for all at affordable price is objective of the Energy Department.
3.
11.07.2008
Petitioner made an application on 11.07.2008 under the provisions of Section 6(1) the Right to Information Act, 2005 seeking information regarding (1) record in relations to disciplinary/ departmental action together with the notesheets against the petitioner, (2) letter No. Aa. Aa. Ya./ Ra. Sa. Pa/ Stha/ 7190 dated 26.01.2005 in which true facts were conceled, and (3) list of orders of previous three years imposing major penalties (except the order of retirement) additional secretary (east).
4.
11.08.2008
The Public information officer, vide its Order No. AaSa/PuKshe/Su.Aa./R-173/7005-06 dated 11.08.2008 and letter No. 7264 dated 21.08.2008 informed the petitioner so also other persons that the information’s sought by the petitioner in respect of other persons therefore objection, if any, should be made within a period of 10 days failure of which would be presumed that they have “no say” in the matter and procedure of providing documents to the petitioner may proceed further.
5.
28.08.2008
In order to clarify his stand, petitioner made it clear that he sought information regarding (1) note sheet on whose basis the suspension order and discipline proceeding were initiated against the petitioner, (2) note sheet on the rejection of application against 75 % of the subsistence allowance, and (3) note sheet in relation to proposed penalty. These informations are not in respect of third party.
6.
21.08.2008
Accordingly the application on 11.07.2008 under the provisions of Section 6(1) the Right to Information Act, 2005 was rejected on 21.08.2008.
7.
31.08.2008
Petitioner preferred an Appeal on 31.08.2008 under Section 19 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 before the first appellate authority. 
8.
27.09.2008
Without appreciating the true material facts and in accordance with the misconception of the law, first appellate authority mechanically rejected the petitioner’s appeal.
9.
12.11.2008
Petitioner preferred a second Appeal on 12.11.2008 under Section 19 (3) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 before the State Information Commissioner. 
10.
11.02.2010
The said second appeal resulted into same fate on the ground that respond No. 4 made a wrong statement before the state information commissioner that FIR has been lodged against the petitioner and challan has already been filed before the Hon’ble Court therefore the documents could not be provided as per section 8 (1) (j) of the Act.
11.
13.05.2010
Since petitioner reached Bhopal late through Jan Shatabdi Express Train therefore he could not attend the proceeding, an application for review was made on 13.05.2010 before the State Information Commissioner on the grounds stated therein.
12.
18.02.2012
Petitioner made another application on 18.02.2012 under the provisions of Section 6(1) the Right to Information Act, 2005 seeking information regarding (1) Copy of FIR, (2) Copy of Challan, and (3) name and address of complainant and name of court where the challan was filed.
13.
19.03.2012
The said second application was rejected on the ground that information sought is not clear on its terms.
14.
27.03.2012
Petitioner preferred a first appeal on 27.03.2012 before the first appellate authority.
15.
23.04.2012
The first appeal was disposed of on the ground that since no FIR was lodged against the petitioner therefore no documents can be supplied.
16.
04.08.2012
Petitioner for the redressal of his grievance, raised voice against the respondent No. 5 by submitting a representation dated 04.08.2012 seeking appropriate stern action against the person who made categorically incorrect/wrong statement before the state information commissioner.
17.
08.03.2013
Vide Order dated 08.03.2013 first appellate authority passed an order directing the public information officer to provide the documents sought for by the petitioner along with the reminder letters issued to respondent No. 5 in relation to false information given by him.
18.
04.06.2013
Petitioner made a representation on 04.06.2013 to Chief Information Commissioner, State Information Commission, Madhya Pradesh Suchna Bhawan, 35-B, Arera Hills, Bhopal – 462 011  (Madhya Pradesh) seeking strict disciplinary action against the respondent No. 5.
19.
07.06.2013
Its Courier receipt C/No. 1202279652 dated 07.06.2013 issued by Madhur Courier Services; Jabalpur
20.
21.12.2013
Vide Judgment dated 21.12.2013 passed by the First Appellate authority whereby and where under while affirming the order passed by public information officer, dismissed the appeal holding that any action would be intuited in accordance with directions of Information Commissioner.
21.
10.07.2015
Petitioner made a representation on 10.07.2015 to chief information Commissioner, Bhopal in terms of order dated 04.06.2013 passed by first appellate authority to take appropriate action against the respondent No. 5.
22.
31.07.2016
Petitioner also sent a reminder to the Chief Information Commissioner.
23.
03.03.2010
Petitioner preferred a Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India against inaction on the part of the respondent authorities in not taking any action against the respondent No. 5 before the Hon’ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh Principal Seat at Jabalpur.




PLACE : JABALPUR
DATED :                     ADVOCATE FOR THE PETITIONER
















Format No. 7
(Chapter X, Rule 23)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH PRINCIPAL SEAT AT JABALPUR.

WRIT PETITION NO.                       OF 2014 (S).

CAUSE TITLE



PETITIONER           :        SHYAM MOHAN VERMA, Aged

about 67 years, Son of Late Mr. M. L. Verma, Advocate and Retired Section Officer, R/o House No. 1044, Prabhat Nagar, Vivekanand Ward, Near Lakhan Dairy, Yadav Colony, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), Idea : 98262-26255


Versus

                                     

RESPONDENTS :   1A.    THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH Through the Additional Chief Secretary, Energy Department, Ministry, 312-C,Vallabh Bhawan, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh). Phone : 0755-244 1675 e-mail : acsenergymp@gmail.com

1B.              Principal Secretary - New & Renewable Energy Department, Vallabh Bhawan, Vallabh Bhawan, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) Email: mduvn@mp.gov.in  Phone: 0755-255 1804, Fax: 0755-255 3122

2.      Commissioner, New & Renewable Energy, Main Road No. 2, Urja Bhawan, Near 5 No. Bus Stop, Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal – 462 016, (Madhya Pradesh).Email: mduvnb@gmail.com Phone: 0755-255 6526, Fax: 0755-255 3122

 

 

3.    Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL), Through the Managing Director, Shakti Bhawan, PO: Vidyut Nagar, Rampur, Jabalpur – 482 008 (Madhya Pradesh).


4.    Deputy Commissioner - Office of the Commissioner (New & Renewable Energy), Main Road No. 2, Urja Bhawan, Near 5 No. Bus Stop, Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal - 462 016, (Madhya Pradesh) –E-mail: mpnred@gmail.com Phone: 0755-255 1438 Fax: 0755-255 3122

5.    Mr. Mridul Khare, Deputy Commissioner - Office of the Commissioner (New & Renewable Energy), Main Road No. 2, Urja Bhawan, Near 5 No. Bus Stop, Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal - 462 016, (Madhya Pradesh). Email: mpnred@gmail.com Phone: 0755-255 1438 Fax: 0755-255 3122



6.    Madhya Pradesh State Information Commission, Through the Registrar, Madhya Pradesh Suchna Bhawan, 35-B, Arera Hills, Bhopal – 462 011  (Madhya Pradesh). Phone : 0755-255 6871 & 255 6879.


(Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India).


1.    Particulars of the Cause/ Order against which the petition is made:

(1)         Date of Order / Notification/ Circular / Policy/ Decision Etc. : NIL


(2)           Passed in (Case Or File Number) : NIL


(3)           Passed by (Name and Designation of the Court, Authority, Tribunal Etc.) : NIL


(4)           Subject – matter in brief: By preferring this petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India invoking the extraordinary writ jurisdiction of this Hon’ble High Court by calling in question the legality, validity, propriety and correctness of the inaction on the part of the respondent authorities in not taking any action against the delinquent employee i. e. respondoent No. 5 inspite of the fact that the petitioner is taking every steps from pillar to post so as to initiate strict departmental action against the respondent No. 5. Respondent authorities are under legal obligation to take appropriate proceedings/ action against the respondent No. 4 on the ground that (i) The act and omission is such as to reflect on the reputation of the Government servant for his integrity or good faith or devotion to duty, or (ii) there is prima facie material manifesting recklessness or misconduct in the discharge of the official duty, or (iii) the officer had failed to act honestly or in good faith or had omitted to observe the prescribed conditions which are essential for the exercise of statutory power. (iv) if he had acted negligently or that he omitted the prescribed conditions which are essential for the exercise of the statutory powers; (v) if he had acted in order to unduly favour a party; (vi) if he had been actuated by corrupt motive, however, small the bribe may be because Lord Coke said long ago though the bribe may be small, yet the fault is great.


2.  A declaration that no proceeding on the same subject matter has been previously instituted in any Court, Authority or Tribunal, if instituted, the Status or result thereof, along with copy of the Order:

Petitioner declares that no proceeding on the same subject matter has been previously instituted in any Court, Authority or Tribunal.

3.   Details of the remedied exhausted :

The petitioner declares that he has availed all statutory and other remedies.

4.  Delay, if any, in filing the petition and explanation therefor

It is most humbly and respectfully submitted that there is no delay in filing of the instant writ petition.

5.   Facts of the Case :

Petitioner is a peaceloving national of India and entitled for the all the benefit and fundamental rights as enshrined in the Part III of the Constitution of India. He was retired as a Section Officer, from Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Co. Ltd. (MPPGCL, for Short) on attaining the age of supernnuation in the month of January, 2008. Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Co. Ltd. (MPPGCL) is a wholly owned company of MP Government engaged in generation of electricity in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is a successor entity of erstwhile Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board (MPSEB, for Short). The Company, while operating and maintaining its existing units, is also constructing new Power Plants for increasing capacity in the State of Madhya Pradesh. Presentably petitioner is a practioner advocate before this Hon’ble High Court. Respondents are the instrumentality of state within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution of India and therefore amenable to the writ jurisdiction of this Hon’ble High Court.

Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh is concerned with power policy framework and administrative control, safeguarding consumers’ interest, promotion of conventional energy sources and efficient power system in the state. The Department is committed to make Madhya Pradesh self-reliant in the field of power to create platform for multi-faceted growth. To develop a financially viable and competitive power sector that ensures quality power for all at affordable price is objective of the Energy Department.


Petitioner made an application on 11.07.2008 under the provisions of Section 6(1) the Right to Information Act, 2005 seeking information regarding (1) record in relations to disciplinary/ departmental action together with the notesheets against the petitioner, (2) letter No. Aa. Aa. Ya./ Ra. Sa. Pa/ Stha/ 7190 dated 26.01.2005 in which true facts were conceled, and (3) list of orders of previous three years imposing major penalties (except the order of retirement) Additional Secretary, Madhya Pradesh Poorva Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company Limited. Copy of the application dated 11.07.2008 under the provisions of Section 6(1) the Right to Information Act, 2005 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-1.

The Public information officer, vide its Order No. AaSa/PuKshe/Su.Aa./R-173/7005-06 dated 11.08.2008 and letter No. 7264 dated 21.08.2008 informed the petitioner so also other persons that the information’s sought by the petitioner in respect of other persons therefore objection, if any, should be made within a period of 10 days failure of which would be presumed that they have “no say” in the matter and procedure of providing documents to the petitioner may proceed further. Copy of the memo dated 11.08.2008 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-2.

In order to clarify his stand, petitioner made it clear that he sought information regarding himself (1) note sheet on whose basis the suspension order and discipline proceeding were initiated against the petitioner, (2) note sheet on the rejection of application against 75 % of the subsistence allowance, and (3) note sheet in relation to proposed penalty. These informations are not in respect of third party. Copy of the application dated 28.08.2008 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-3.

Accordingly the application on 11.07.2008 under the provisions of Section 6(1) the Right to Information Act, 2005 was rejected on 21.08.2008. Copy of the rejection Order dated 21.08.2008 under the provisions of Section 6(1) the Right to Information Act, 2005 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-4.


Petitioner preferred an Appeal on 31.08.2008 under Section 19 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 before the first appellate authority.  Copy of the memo of appeal dated 31.08.2008 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-5. Without appreciating the true material facts and in accordance with the misconception of the law, first appellate authority mechanically rejected the petitioner’s appeal. Copy of the Order dated 27.09.2008 passed by first appellate authority is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-6.


Petitioner preferred a second Appeal on 12.11.2008 under Section 19 (3) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 before the State Information Commissioner.  Copy of the memo of appeal dated 12.11.2008 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-7. The said second appeal resulted into same fate on the ground that respond No. 4 made a wrong statement before the state information commissioner that FIR has been lodged against the petitioner and challan has already been filed before the Hon’ble Court therefore the documents could not be provided as per section 8 (1) (j) of the Act. Copy of the order dated 11.02.2010 passed by State Information Commissioner is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P- 8. Since petitioner reached Bhopal late through Jan Shatabdi Express Train therefore he could not attend the proceeding, an application for review was made on 13.05.2010 before the State Information Commissioner on the grounds stated therein. Copy of the review application dated 13.05.2010 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-9.



Petitioner made another application on 18.02.2012 under the provisions of Section 6(1) the Right to Information Act, 2005 seeking information regarding (1) Copy of FIR, (2) Copy of Challan, and (3) name and address of complainant and name of court where the challan was filed. Copy of the second application on 18.02.2012 under the provisions of Section 6(1) the Right to Information Act, 2005 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-10. The said second application was rejected on the ground that information sought is not clear on its terms. Copy of the rejection order dated 19.03.2012 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-11. Petitioner preferred a first appeal on 27.03.2012 before the first appellate authority. Copy of the memo of appeal dated 27.03.2012 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-12. The first appeal was disposed of on the ground that since no FIR was lodged against the petitioner therefore no documents can be supplied. Copy of the Order dated 23.04.2012 passed by first appellate authority is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-13.

Petitioner for the redressal of his grievance, raised voice against the respondent No. 5 by submitting a representation dated 04.08.2012 seeking appropriate stern action against the person who made categorically incorrect/wrong statement before the state information commissioner. Copy of the representation dated 04.08.2012 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-14.


Vide Order dated 08.03.2013 first appellate authority passed an order directing the public information officer to provide the documents sought for by the petitioner along with the reminder letters issued to respondent No. 5 in relation to false information given by him. Copy of the Judgment dated 08.03.2013 passed by the first appellate authority is filed herewith and marked as Annexure A-15. All the documents as provided under the provisions of RTI Act is filed herewith and collectively marked as Annexure P-16.

Petitioner made a representation on 04.06.2013 to Chief Information Commissioner, State Information Commission, Madhya Pradesh Suchna Bhawan, 35-B, Arera Hills, Bhopal – 462 011  (Madhya Pradesh) seeking strict disciplinary action against the respondent No. 5. Copy of the representation dated 04.06.2013 made to Chief Information Commissioner is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-17. Its Courier receipt C/No. 1202279652 dated 07.06.2013 issued by Madhur Courier Services; Jabalpur is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-18.



Vide Judgment dated 21.12.2013 passed by the First Appellate authority whereby and where under while affirming the order passed by public information officer, dismissed the appeal holding that any action would be intuited in accordance with directions of Information Commissioner. Copy of the Judgment dated 21.12.2013 passed by the first Appellate authority is filled herewith and marked as Annexure P-19.

Petitioner made a representation on 10.07.2015 to chief information Commissioner, Bhopal in terms of order dated 04.06.2013 passed by first appellate authority to take appropriate action against the respondent No. 5. Copy of the representation dated 10.07.2015 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-20. Petitioner also sent a reminder to the Chief Information Commissioner. Copy of the reminder letter dated 31.07.2016 is filed herewith and marked as Annexure P-21. But nothing has been done so far. Hence this petition on following grounds amongst the others :
         

6.  Grounds urged :

A.   That WRONG information by CPIO is shear failure of IT official working in CIT office to implement the RTI as per section 4 (1) (a) of RTI Act."  Impose penalties as per RTI Act 2005 on CPIO forgiving WRONG information and unnecessary delay."

B.   Because in a leading English case Derry v. Peek [(1886-90) ALL ER Rep 1: (1889) 14 AC 337 (HL)] what constitutes fraud was described thus: (All Er p. 22 B-C) 'Fraud is proved when it is shown that a false representation has been made (i) knowingly, or (ii) without belief in its truth, or (iii) recklessly, careless whether it be true or false'." This aspect of the matter has been considered recently by the Apex Court in Roshan Deen v. Preeti Lal (2002 (1) SCC 100) Ram Preeti Yadav v. U.P. Board of High School and Intermediate Education (2003 (8) SCC 311), Ram Chandra Singh's case (supra) and Ashok Leyland Ltd. v. State of T.N. and Another(2004 (3) SCC 1).


C.   Because Suppression of a material document would also amount to a fraud on the court. (see Gowrishankar v. Joshi Amba Shankar Family Trust (1996 (3) SCC 310) and S.P. Chengalvaraya Naidu's case (supra). "Fraud" is a conduct either by letter or words, which induces the other person or authority to take a definite determinative stand as a response to the conduct of the former either by words or letter. Although negligence is not fraud but it can be evidence on fraud; as observed in Ram Preeti Yadav's case (supra).

D.  Because in Lazarus Estate Ltd. v. Beasley (1956) 1 QB 702, Lord Denning observed at pages 712 & 713, "No judgment of a Court, no order of a Minister can be allowed to stand if it has been obtained by fraud. Fraud unravels everything." In the same judgment Lord Parker LJ observed that fraud vitiates all transactions known to the law of however high a degree of solemnity. (page 722) These aspects were highlighted in the State of Andhra Pradesh and Anr. v. T. Suryachandr Rao (2005 (5) SCALE 621)

E.   Because the Apex Court in the case of  Hari Narain v. Badri Das, reported in [1964] 2 SCR 203 revoked the special leave granted to the appellant and dismissed the appeal for making inaccurate, untrue and misleading statement in SLP observing that "It is of utmost importance that in making material statements and setting forth grounds in applications for special leave, care must be taken not to make any statements which are inaccurate, untrue or misleading. In dealing with application for special leave, the Court naturally takes statements of fact and grounds of fact contained in the petitions at their face value and it would be unfair to betray the confidence of the Court by making statements which are untrue and misleading. That is why we have come to the conclusion that in the present case, special leave granted to the appellant ought to be revoked. Accordingly, special leave is revoked and the appeal is dismissed. The appellant will pay the costs of the respondent."

F.    Because the Again in the case of Rajabhai Abdul Rehman.Munshi v. Vasudev Dhanjibhai Mody, reported in [1964] 3 SCR 480, the Apex Court observed that "exercise of the jurisdiction of the Court under Article 136 of the Constitution is discretionary; it is exercised sparingly and in exceptional cases, when a substantial question of law falls to be determined or where it appears to the Court that interference by this Court is necessary to remedy serious injustice. A party who approaches this Court invoking the exercise of this overriding discretion of the Court must come with clean hands. If there appears on his part any attempt to overreach or mislead the Court by false or untrue statements or by withholding true information which would have a bearing on the question of exercise of the discretion, the Court would be justified in refusing to exercise the discretion or if the discretion has been exercised in revoking the leave to appeal granted even at the time of hearing of the appeal."

G.  Because in the same judgment, Hidayatullah, J. concurring with judgment of Shah J. delivered on behalf of himself and Sarkar J., added that "I have considered the matter carefully. This is not a case of a mere error in the narration of facts or of a bona fide error of judgment which in certain circumstances may be considered to be venial faults. This is a case of being disingenuous with the Court by making out a point of law on a suppositious state of facts, which facts, if told candidly, leave no room for the discussion of law. The appellant has by dissembling in this Court induced it to grant special leave in a case which did not merit it. I agree, therefore, that this leave should be recalled and the appellant, made to pay the costs of this appeal."

H.  Because Because the respondent authorities failed to appreciate that the act of omission/commission on the  part   of   the   respondent No. 5 in   discharging   the   duties   was   found   to   be  covered   under   rule   3   of   the   Conduct   Rules,   1965.

I.      Because the respondent authorities ought to have appreciated that statement of respondent No. 5 was found to be misleading in nature and an attempt to cover up the lapses and negligence in discharge of   duties. 

J.     The respondent authorities committed grave error and irregularity in not considering that the act respondent No. 5 and omission is such as to reflect on the reputation of the Government servant for his integrity or good faith or devotion to duty.


K.   Because respondent authorities ought to have appreciated that there is prima facie material manifesting recklessness or misconduct in the discharge of the official duty.

L.    Because the respondent authorities failed to appreciate that the respondent No. 5 had failed to act honestly or in good faith or had omitted to observe the prescribed conditions which are essential for the exercise of statutory power.


M.Because respondent authorities illegality in not considering that Respondent No. 5 had acted negligently and that he omitted the prescribed conditions which are essential for the exercise of the statutory powers.

N.  Because respondent authorities ought to appreciated that respondent No. 4 had acted in order to unduly favour a party.

O.  Because respondent No. 5 had been actuated by corrupt motive, however, small the bribe may be because Lord Coke said long ago though the bribe may be small, yet the fault is great



7.   Relief Prayed for :

(a)    That the Hon’ble High court shall be pleased to call for the entire original record of lis for its kind perusal.

(b)    That the Hon’ble High Court shall be pleased to issue suitable writ or direction to the respondent authorities to take suitable and appropriate proceedings/action against respondent No. 5.

(c)     Cost of this petition be also awarded in favour of the petitioner.



Any other relief deemed fit and proper looking to the facts and circumstances of the case may also be granted.



8.  Interim Order / Writ, if prayed for :


In view of the facts and circumstance of the case during pendency of instant writ petition respondent No. 5 may kindly be restrained from interfering with records of petitioner’s grivances, in the larger interest of justice.


Documents relied on but not in possession of the petitioner :

All the relevant material and original records in relation to subject matter in dispute is lying with respondent authorities which my kindly be requisitioned by the Hon’ble High Court for its kind perusal.

9.  Caveat :

That, no notice of lodging a caveat by the opposite party is received.


                            
PLACE : JABALPUR

DATED:                         ADVOCATE FOR THE PETITIONER








IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH PRINCIPAL SEAT AT JABALPUR
WRIT PETITION NO.                       OF 2016 (S)

PETITIONER           :                  SHYAM MOHAN VERMA 

Versus

RESPONDENTS     :        THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

& Ors.

AFFIDAVIT

I, SHYAM MOHAN VERMA, Aged about 67 years, Son of Late Mr. M. L. Verma, Advocate and Retired Section Officer, R/o House No. 1044, Prabhat Nagar, Vivekanand Ward, Near Lakhan Dairy, Yadav Colony, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), Idea : 98262-26255 do hereby state on oath as under :


1.      That I am the Petitioner in the above mentioned writ petition and am fully conversant with the facts deposed to in the Writ Petition.

2.     That the contents of paragraphs 1 to 10 of the accompanying writ petition are true to my personal knowledge and the contents of paragraphs are based on legal advice, which I believe to be true. No material has been concealed and no part is false.

3.     That the Annexure No(s). P-1 to P-21 to the accompanying writ petition are true copies of the originals and I have compared the said Annexures with their respective originals and certify them to be true copies thereof.

PLACE : JABALPUR                                                      

DATED :                                                           DEPONENT

                                          VERIFICATION

I, SHYAM MOHAN VERMA, the above named deponent do hereby verify on oath that the contents of the affidavit above are true to my personal knowledge and nothing material has been concealed or falsely stated. Verified at ______this______day of _______
DEPONENT
IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH PRINCIPAL SEAT AT JABALPUR

WRIT PETITION NO.                                     OF 2016 (S)

PETITIONER                   :                       SHYAM MOHAN VERMA 

Versus

RESPONDENTS             :           THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

& Ors.

LIST OF DOCUMENTS

S.No
Description of document
Date of document
Original copy
Number of page
1.
Application under the provisions of Section 6(1) the Right to Information Act, 2005
11.07.2008
Xerox
01 (One)
2.
memo issued by PIO
11.08.2008
Xerox
01 (One)

3.
application filed by petitioner
28.08.2008
Xerox
01 (One)
4.
rejection Order under the provisions of Section 6(1) the Right to Information Act, 2005
21.08.2008
Xerox
01 (One)
5.
memo of appeal
31.08.2008
Xerox
01 (One)
6.
Order passed by first appellate authority
27.09.2008
Xerox
01 (One)
7.
memo of appeal
12.11.2008
Xerox
01 (One)
8.
order passed by State Information Commissioner
11.02.2010
Xerox
01 (One)
9.
review application
13.05.2010
Xerox
01 (One)
10.
second application on under the provisions of Section 6(1) the Right to Information Act, 2005
18.02.2012
Xerox
01 (One)
11.
rejection order
19.03.2012
Xerox
01 (One)
12.
memo of appeal
27.03.2012
Xerox
01 (One)
13.
Order passed by first appellat1e authority
23.04.2012
Xerox
01 (One)
14.
Representation
04.08.2012
Xerox
01 (One)
15.
Judgment passed by the first appellate authority
08.03.2013
Xerox
01 (One)
16.
All the documents as provided under the provisions of RTI Act

Xerox
14 (Fourteen)
17.
Representation made to Chief Information Commissioner
04.06.2013
Xerox
01 (One)
18.
Courier receipt C/No. 1202279652 dated issued by Madhur Courier Services; Jabalpur
07.06.2013
Xerox
01 (One)
19.
Judgment passed by the first Appellate authority
21.12.2013
Xerox
01 (One)
20.
Representation made to respondent no. 6
10.07.2015
Xerox
08 (Eight)
21.
Reminder letter made to respondent no. 6
31.07.2016
Xerox
01 (One)
PLACE : JABALPUR:

DATED :                     ADVOCATE FOR THE PETITIONER
APPENDIX 1-A
FORMAT OF V A K A L A T N A M A
[Rules 4 (1) of the Rules framed under the Advocates Act, 1961]

WRIT PETITION NO.              OF 2016 (S)


PETITIONER           :                  SHYAM MOHAN VERMA 


Versus

                                     

RESPONDENTS     :        THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

& Ors.

                              

I, the petitioner named below do hereby appoint, engage and authorize advocate (s) named below   to appear, act and plead in aforesaid case / proceeding, which shall include applications for restoration, setting aside for ex - parte orders, corrections, modifications, review and recall of orders assed in these proceedings, in this Court or in any other Court in which the same may be tried / heard / proceeded with and also in the appellate, revisional or executing Court in respect of the proceedings arising from this case / proceedings as per agreed terms and conditions and authorize them to sign and file   pleadings , appeals, cross objections, petitions, applications, affidavits, or the other documents as may be deemed necessary and proper for the prosecution  / defence of the said case in all its stages and also agrees to ratify and confirm acts done by them as if done by me.
In witness whereof I do hereby set my hands to these presents, the contents of which have been duly understood by me, this – day of ----------------- 2016 at Jabalpur.
Particulars (in block letters) of each Party Executing Vakalatnama
Name and father s / Husband s Name
Registered Address
E-Mail Address (if any)
Telephone Number (if any)
Status in the case
Full Signature/  **Thumb Impression
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

PETITIONER



Accepted 
Particulars (in block letters) of each Advocate Accepting Vakalatnama

Full Name & Enrollment No. in State Bar Council 
Address for Service
E-mail Address  (if any)
Telephone Number (if any)
Full Signature

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
1.
VIJAY RAGHAV SINGH
EN. No. M. P. / ADV  / 1554 / 2003
SEAT NO. 93, GOLDEN JUBILEE BUILDING, CHAMBER NO. 317, VIDHI BHAWAN, HIGH COURT PREMISES, JABALPUR 482 001
vijayraghav_singh@rediffmail.com
IDEA 98261-43925


2.
VIJAY KUMAR SHRIVASTAVA, EN. No. M. P. / ADV  / 949/ 2006
SEAT NO. 81, HALL NO. 1, FIRST FLOOR, VIDHI BHAWAN, HIGH COURT PREMISES, JABALPUR 482 001
NIL
RIM 93015 04927
AIRTEL 97554 82448

3.
AMIT KUMAR KHARE,
EN. No. M. P. / ADV  / 1291/ 2006
HOUSE NO. 1483 / 17, SARASWATI COLONY, BEHIND PARIJAT BUILDING, CHERITAL, JABALPUR 482 001
NIL
BSNL 94258 66726
 LAND LINE 0761  - 2345 005


*Score out which is not applicable
** The thumb impression shall be attested by a literate person giving above particulars.

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