CIC directs the respondent authority to provide the information sought: such as
(a) how many persons exchanged old notes for new notes at Pinto Park branch and also in 3 Wing Branch of Post Offices in Air Force Area, during the period 08.11.2016 to 25.11.2016 after demonetization;
(b) total amount of new currency issued for the period 08.11.2016 to 01.12.2016 from both the post offices;
(c) how many individuals exchanged the currency notes by producing their respective ID cards for the period 08.11.2016 to 01.12.2016,
after redacting the addresses and other personal information if any, within 21 days from date of receipt of this order.
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FACTS:
1. The appellant sought to know: a) how many persons exchanged old notes for new notes at Pinto Park branch and also in 3 Wing Branch of Post Office in Air Force area, during the period 08.11.2016 to 25.11.2016 after demonetization; b) total amount of new currency issued for the period 08.11.2016 to 01.12.2016 from both the post offices; c) how many individuals exchanged the currency notes by producing their respective ID cards for the period 08.11.2016 to 12.2016 and sought addresses of all such individuals. The CPIO stated that information is not available in consolidated form. The FAA replied that the information sought cannot be furnished under Section 8(1)(j) of RTI Act, 2005. The appellant filed second appeal.
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