Jaisalmer: Rajasthan State Information Commission (RSIC) imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on the principal-cum-Public Information Officer (PIO) of the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Jaisalmer, for failing to provide information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act and repeatedly remaining absent from hearings.Information commissioner Tikaram Sharma passed the order on a complaint by Satyanarayan Chhangani, a resident of Goydani Pada in Jaisalmer.According to the complaint, Chhangani filed an RTI application on May 8, 2025, seeking information from DIET, Jaisalmer. On not getting information within the stipulated period, he filed a first appeal but received no relief. He subsequently approached RSIC.On Oct 28, 2025, RSIC directed the authorities to provide the requested information available in the office records free of cost within 30 days. However, the information was still not provided, prompting Chhangani to file another complaint.The principal reportedly stated that the requested information comprised more than 5,000 pages, making its compilation and supply a lengthy process. The applicant was also asked to inspect the records.The Commission subsequently scheduled hearings on June 16, Aug 27 and Oct 6, 2026. However, the concerned officer remained absent on all three occasions.Taking serious note of the repeated absence, failure to submit a response and non-compliance with its earlier directions
