📢 RTI Justice Sought: Mirzapur Citizen Files Second Appeal Against PIO and FAA Inaction

This matter concerns the rampant corruption in the workings of the Department of Medical and Health. It also affects the police department. This represents a serious breakdown in the integrity of essential public services.Issues related to RTI Appeal & Health Department have further highlighted these failures and the need for transparency and accountability.
This pervasive issue reflects carelessness and dereliction of duty among officials. It also highlights a deeper systemic failure to uphold ethical standards.
The rampant corruption appears in the mishandling and negligence during the medical examination tests of victims in police cases. These actions undermine public trust. They also jeopardize justice.
It is alarming to witness such indifference toward responsibilities. This can lead to devastating consequences for those seeking help and support. Thorough investigations are critical. They must address these injustices and restore accountability within these key institutions.

The Case Against Anarchy: Holding Public Officials Accountable (RTI Appeal & Health Department)

A citizen of Mirzapur, Yogi M P Singh, has taken the fight for transparency to the highest state level. He filed a Second Appeal (Registration No. A-20251102004) with the Uttar Pradesh Information Commission (UPIC). This action is rare and critical. It follows the Public Information Officer (PIO) failing to comply with their statutory duties. The First Appellate Authority (FAA) also allegedly failed to comply. The PIO and FAA are responsible for specific duties. Their failure to comply has prompted this action. These duties are outlined under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005.

The Appellant’s primary contention is that the authorities’ concurrent failure represents “anarchy.” This failure also demonstrates insolence towards the RTI Act’s provisions. It sets an unacceptable precedent in a democracy.

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📅 Chronology of Non-Compliance

The case provides a clear timeline. It outlines obstruction by the officials of the Medical Health and Family Welfare Department, Mirzapur District.

Step	Authority	Application ID	Date of Filing	Statutory Failure
RTI Application (Sec. 6(1))	PIO (CMO Mirzapur)	DIRMH/R/2025/65012	11/08/2025	Failure to provide complete information in the stipulated 30 days.
First Appeal (Sec. 19(1))	FAA (AD Mirzapur)	DIRMH/A/2025/61445	18/09/2025	Failure to hear or pass any order on the appeal within the statutory time.
Second Appeal (Sec. 19(3))	UP Information Commission	A-20251102004	25/11/2025	Filed against non-compliance of both PIO and FAA.

The time elapsed is 106 days between the RTI filing and the Second Appeal. This duration far exceeds the initial 30-day mandate for information supply.

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🔎 The Information Denied: Questioning Medical Integrity

The original RTI application (DIRMH/R/2025/65012) sought six specific points of information. These points relate to a medical examination conducted at CHC Vindhyachal for victim Mahima Maurya. The core of the request focuses on transparency in police cases and accountability for official medical records.

The six points requested were: (RTI Appeal & Health Department)

1. Reason for not conducting an X-ray at CHC Vindhyachal. A fracture was later confirmed at another hospital (Tej Bahadur Sapru Hospital, Prayagraj).
2. Posting details (joining date, specific postings) of the Medical Officer who prepared the initial misleading report.
3. The Medical Officer’s first posting details upon joining the Medical and Health Services.
4. Details of X-ray machines at CHC Vindhyachal (working vs. non-functional).
5. Guidelines and protocols followed for preparing medical examination reports in police cases.
6. Details of any departmental action taken against the concerned Medical Officer.

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🚫 The Grounds of Appeal: A Violation of Law (RTI Appeal & Health Department)

The appeal to the UP Information Commission is based on two primary grounds, both highlighting severe violations of the RTI Act:

1. Gross Violation by the PIO (CMO Mirzapur) (RTI Appeal & Health Department)

The PIO’s response was deemed illegal and arbitrary on two counts:

• Misuse of Section 11(1): For points 1, 2, and 3, the PIO incorrectly cited Section 11(1) to deny information. The Appellant asserts that Section 11(1) is a procedure for third-party consultation before disclosure. It is not an exemption clause for denying official records like service details or administrative decisions.
• Deemed Refusal: The PIO did not respond to points 4, 5, and 6. These points cover public matters like equipment availability, official protocols, and departmental action. This lack of response constitutes a deemed refusal under Section 7(1) of the Act.

2. Failure of Statutory Duty by the FAA (AD Mirzapur) (RTI Appeal & Health Department)

The First Appellate Authority (FAA) failed to pass any order on the appeal (DIRMH/A/2025/61445). The decision was not made within the statutory 30-day period (Section 19(1)). This inaction makes the internal appellate mechanism of the department useless. It forces the citizen to spend additional time and resources on a Second Appeal.

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🚨 Relief Sought: Penalty and Accountability (RTI Appeal & Health Department)

In his Second Appeal, Yogi M P Singh seeks not just the information. He also wants a strong directive from the Commission. This directive should ensure personal accountability and deter future non-compliance. The primary relief sought is:

1. Immediate Direction to Furnish Information: Order the PIO to provide the complete, accurate, and point-wise information.
2. Imposition of Maximum Penalty: Use Section 20(1) of the RTI Act. It is important to impose the maximum penalty of up to ₹25,000 on the PIO. The penalty is for knowingly and malafidely obstructing the flow of information.
3. Recommendation for Disciplinary Action: Recommend disciplinary action against the defaulting PIO under Section 20(2).

The Appellant’s persistent action serves as a crucial reminder that democracy demands transparency. Citizens will not accept illegal denials or administrative inaction. They seek to expose crucial failures in the public health system.

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📞 Contact Details for Responsible Authorities

For public accountability, here are the details of the officers involved in this matter: (RTI Appeal & Health Department)

Authority	Designation	Department	Phone No.	Email ID
PIO (Respondent 1)	CMO Mirzapur	Medical Health and Family Welfare Department	9454455171	cmomzp@gmail.com
FAA (Respondent 2)	AD Mirzapur	Medical Health and Family Welfare Department	8005192626	admhmzp1@gmail.com
Appellant	Yogi M P Singh	Citizen	7379105911	yogimpsingh@gmail.com

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The final decision in this Second Appeal (Registration No. A-20251102004) is awaited from the Uttar Pradesh Information Commission.