Question : NON- COMPLIANCE WITH CIC INSTRUCTIONS

(a) whether some Ministries/Departments have failed to comply with the instructions of the Central Information Commission (CIC);

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government proposes to give more power to the Central Information Commission for initiating contempt poceeding against such Ministries/ Departments;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government has received any recommendations from the Commission in this regard;

(f) if so, the details thereof; and

(g) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS.(SHRI SURESH PACHOURI)

(a): The Central Information Commission has informed that some Ministries/Departments failed to comply with their instructions.

(b): The information is not centrally maintained. However, when such an instance is brought before the commission, it addresses the matter.

(c) to (g): The Central Information Commission in its Annual Report for the Year 2005-06 has stated that the Commission should be given powers of contempt of court.