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STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. Sh. Vipin Kumar Badhwar Vs. Deputy Commissioner, Ferozepur Appeal Case No.- 74-2006: Present: None for the complainant. Sh. Ravinder Nath Sales Kanungo, for the respondent-Deptt on behalf of Deputy Commissioner, Ferozepur Order: The Sales Kanungo has presented a copy of the letter Nol.25/Suvidha dated November 8, 2006 addressed by the Deputy Commissioner to this Commission authorising the Sales Kanungo to appear before the Commission along with the relevant record. 2. It is observed that in para-3 of the said communication, the Deputy Commissioner-cum-Public Information Officer, Ferozepur has stated that the application presented by the applicant to him on 2-5-2006 was returned to him with the advice that he should apply for the same to the Tehsildar/S.D.M., Ferozepur because the said information was available with them and not in his office. This is not in order. The attention of the P.I.O. is drawn to Section 6(3) according to which, "Where in case the information has held by another Public Authority the matter can be transferred to him under intimation to the applicant, but not in any case five days from the date of receipt of the applicant." In the present case, the Deputy Commissioner has made a serious mistake, in- so- much as he himself is the Public Information Officer being the Head of the Revenue Administration of the District and the Tehsildar is not a Public Information Authority, but only Asstt. Public information Officer working P-2 Appeal Case No.- 74-2006: -2- under him (the Deputy Commissioner-cum P.I.O.) to make the said information available to the Public Information Officer for delivering it to the applicant. The Public Information Officer Is, therefore, clearly at fault in not providing the answer in time as per the requirement of Section 7(1) of the Act, but directing him to seek the information elsewhere when it was required to be provided by himself. 3. It was also not in order for the Public Information Officer to state that the information had been received from the S.D.M./Tehsildar, Fazilka and to send a copy of the same to this Court for their information (containing 18 annexures) and not supplying or endorsing copy to the applicant. It is noted that he had instead been advised to collect the requisite information personally from his office on any working day from the Suvidha Centre. This again is not in order since in Form-A he had requested for it to be sent by registered post. the information was supplied to this Commission on October 6, 2006, but has been supplied finally to the applicant only on November 11, 2006 with another one month and five days" delay. This is all the more reprehensible since the applicant has been seeking the said information from August 27, 2004 vide his letters of which the Nos. have been supplied which were addressed to the Financial Commissioner (Revenue). Thereafter he gave a written representation to the Deputy Commissioner on October 7, 2004, during his tour to Ferozepur which was marked to the Naib Tehsildar, Ferozepur on the spot. A further application was moved to the Deputy Commissioner on February 17, 2005 The "Punjab Kesri", Jalandhar also carried news reported on August 15, 2005 and "Amar Ujala", Jalandhar" and "Sirhind Kesri" on August 18, 2004. on the same matter. From this it is it is observed that the matter was not something where the office became aware of it only after information had been sought after the submission of the application in Form-A. 4. Now the Deputy Commissioner has addressed a detailed letter in dated November 8, 2006 to this Court giving parawise comments and has also stated that the information has since been supplied to the applicant after recovering a Appeal Case No.- 74-2006: -3- sum of Rs.36/-. He has also produced a copy of the receipt dated November 11, 2004 from the complainant. 5. However, the Public Information Officer may offer his written explanation and show cause why proceedings should not be initiated against him in terms of Section 20, 2005 providing for penalties for causing deliberate delay in the supply of information Authority as per the provision of the R.T.I. Act, 2005. The explanation may be filed in this court by November 23, 2006 which will be taken up for consideration on November 29, 2006. In case the Public Information Officer wishes, in addition to the provisions, to be heard orally, he may appear on that date. Otherwise, decision will be taken in his absence. 6. This order has been dictated in the presence of the representative of the Deputy Commissioner-cum-Public Information Officer. Adjourned to November 29, 2006. Sd: (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj State Information Commissioner November 15, 2006. STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. Sh. Kidar Nath Vs. Employment & Labour Deptt. Appeal Case No. 57-2006: Present: Shri Kidar Nath Appellant in person. Shri Harbans Lal Sharma, A.P.I.O. for the Deptt of Labour & Employment Punjab. Order: Two orders dated September 6, 2006 and October 4, 2006 have been passed on the two previous dates of hearing. It had been pointed out by the Court that although the information with reference to the application of Shri Kidar Nath dated 10-05-06 was stated to have been supplied vide letter dated September 27, 2006, the original of which was addressed to the State Information Commission but no detailed list of documents supplied had been appended to this letter, which was directed to be furnished. This was with reference to his request listed at point (a) in Form-A. Regarding his request listed at point (b), the department had stated that it had prepared a draft sheet and sent it to the government for consideration and would supply No. and date of the reference on the next date of hearing. 2. The P.I.O. was directed to do so definitely by November 10, 2006 and to return/ file a compliance report in this court on November 15, 2006 along with copies of the information supplied for record so that the matter can be disposed of. The deficiencies as pointed out by for Shri Kidar Nath in the information supplied, were also sent to the Public Information Officer for removing them strictly in terms of the original application -- -- P-2 Appeal Case No. 57-2006: -2- 3. The Department sent a detailed reply to this Commission on both the points and also sent a copy of the communication along with documents (11 pages) to the complainant. In addition on point )b) i.e. action taken against Shri Jatinder Singh Saggu. The Public Information Officer has filed a letter dated November 15, 2006 regarding the latest position and the copy of the same has been supplied to Shri Kidar Nath today in the court. Shri Kidar Nath has pointed out that although two annexures (12 pages letter No. Right to Information Act, 2005/06/16772 dated September 27, 2006) (5-page letter bearing No.1/89/2004/A-170 dated 21-3-2006, as well as copy of the draft charge-sheet sent to the government vide their office No.1/89/04/A-1/170 dated21-03-06 are stated to have been enclosed, they appear to have been sent only to the Commission and copies have still not been supplied to him. The representative of the Public Information Officer is hereby directed to supply copies today itself. He is also directed to allow Shri Kidar Nath to examine the file received from the Punjab Public Service Commission today. With this, the information, which was asked for by Shri Kidar Nath, vide his application dated May 10, 2006 would be supplied to him in full. 4. Shri Kidar Nath stated that the information with reference to RollNo.51044 in respect of the Preliminary Examination 1998 has not been supplied to him. It has been explained to Shri Kidar Nath that it is not permissible to enlarge the scope of the original application at the stage of Second Appeal and neither can this Court permit a roving and fishing exercise where new and further questions are posed after the answers are given, based upon the answers. He had not asked for information regarding Roll No.51044 in the original application in Form-A. Further, Shri Kidar Nath stated that no action has been taken against Shri Saggu although his absence from his office is already over a year. It has also been explained to him that the solution of his perceived grievances cannot be provided by this Court and he can use the information he has received for making a complaint to the competent authority, if he so desires. Appeal Case No. 57-2006: -2- 5. Shri Kidar Nath also states that he should be compensated for the harassment caused to him. There is no provision in the Act to give any compensation to the applicant, although there is a scope for imposing penalty on the Public Information Officer for not supplying the information within the stipulated period. Shri Kidar Nath tells me that he had also made an earlier application dated March 18, 2006. The representative of the Public Information Officer stated that a full reply with reference to the earlier application had been given to him on April 26, 2006 because he had deposited the requisite fee only on April 21, 2006. Now further documents have been supplied to him as required under the fresh application. In the circumstances, I am of the view that he supplied all the information required by him The case is thus disposed of accordingly. Sd: (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner November 15, 2006. STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. Sh. Ganesha Ram Vs. Tehsildar Revenue-cum-Sales Complaint Case No. 261-2006: Present: None for the complainant. Shri Gurpreet Singh, Naib Tehsildar, Hoshiarpur. Shri M.L.Vermani, D.R.O.(Retd.) (His presence has been sought by way of an Expert witness.) Shri Kesho Ram, Retd. Clerk Office of D.C. Hoshiarpur.( as an old Hand having knowledge of D.C."s Office). Order: Let the statement of Shri M.L.Vermani, as an Expert Witness, be recorded. ` (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner November 15, 2006. Order: Statement of Shri M.L.Vermani, as an Expert Witness, has been record, separately. Since he has been called as a Court Witness, he is entitled to be reimbursed his travelling expenses and diet money, according to law. Let the proceedings start. (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner November 15, 2006. Order: In response to the notice dated October 24,2006, I have gone through the complaint of Shri Ganesha Ram Raheja, regarding sale of House No.330/14,Sunder Gali, Mohalla Prahlad Nagar, Hoshiarpur. The petitioner complainant has asked for a copy of the sale deed dated March 4,1961, for which the report of Deputy Commissioner sent to the Commission along with a report of the Tehsildar, Hoshiarpur bearing endorsemtnNo.106 dated June 02, 2006, has been gone through. The Tehsildar has stated in his report to the Deputy Commissioner, Hoshiarpur, that the office of the Distt. Rent Controller used to be under the Central after the winding up of the Rehabilitation Department and he is not in a position to tell as to where the record of the said office was consigned. Rather he has no such information nor any record was consigned in his office. In a package deal, the entire record relating to the Urban properties sold and unsold was transferred to the Rehabilitation Department, Punjab through their Tehsildars in the District Headquarters. The records relating to Hoshiarpur and Ropar Districts remained with the Tehsildar (Sales) till the subsequent winding up of the Rehabilitation Department, Punjab on January 31, 1985 after which the entire record was handed over to the office of the concerned Deputy Commissioner. As a result the record relating to property No.330/14 in the name of Shri Ganesha Ram Complainant is supposed to be in the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Hoshiarpur (D.R.A-(- R) or D.R.A.(M) Branch). A full search has been made by the A.P.I.O. for the concerned record of the Distt. Rent Controller, Hoshiarpur. The Central Government Office ( now wound up) for records from the office of the Financial Commissioner (Revenue) concerning the Department of Rehabilitation and also from the Director, Land Records, regarding the sale of Muslim Urban Properties. The Naib Tehsildar, A.P.I.O. has filed a report stating that both places have yielded no further information ass to the whereabouts of the record. -2- 2. Shri Kesho Ram, Retired Clerk from the Office of Deputy Commissioner Hoshiarpur, who is an old hand and knowledgeable about the various matters pertaining to the Revenue Department in the Deputy Commissioners" office, has stated that information may be available with the Central Government, Department of Rehabilitation, Jailsmer; House, New Delhi (may be it is now renamed). However, Shri M. L. Vermani, Retired D.R.O., who had been called byt me today to assist the Court as to where this record could possibly be, states that it is not possible for copies of the Registries to be available in the Lists, perhaps with the names of the persons, to whom, they were sold, as well as the amaounts for which they were sold. Shri D.R. Vermani, has also given the following statement on the basis of his knowledge: "Statement of Shjri D.R. Vermani, Land Revenue Expert, Ambala. 12-A, Vikas Vihar, Ambala City. In response to the notice dated October 24, 2006, I have gone through the complaint of Shri Ganesha Ram Raheja regarding sale of House No. 330/14, Sunder Gali Mohalla Prahlad Nagar, Hoshiarpur. The complainant has asked for a copy of the sale deed dated March 4, 1961 for which the report of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner sent to the State Information Commissioner, Punjab, Chandigarh, along with a report of the Tehsildar, Hoshiarpur, vide Endst No.106 dated June 02, 2006 has been gone through. The Tehsildar has stated in his report to the Deputy Commissioner, Hoshiarpur, that the office of the District Rent Controller used to be under the Central Government. After the winding up of the Rehabilitation Department, he is not in a position to tell as to where the record of the said office was consigned. Rather, he has no such information nor any record was consigned in his office. The record relating to the office of the Distt. Rent Controller, after the winding up of the Rehabilitation Deptt of the Govt. of India as a result of Package Deal with the Punjab Govt. on June 3, 2961 and March 29, 1963 was transferred to the Rehabilitation Department Punjab, through their Tehsildars in the Distt. Headquarters. The Record relating to the Rural and Urban Properties of Hoshiarpur and Ropar Districts was consigned with the Tehsildar Sales Hoshiarpur of the -3- Rehabilitation Department. The concerned record remained with the Tehsildar Sales Hoshiarpur till the subsequent winding up of thee Rehabilitation Department, Punjab on January 31, 1985 after which the entire record was handed over to the office of the concerned Deputy Commissioners. As a result the record relating to property No. 330/14 in the name of Shri Ganesha Ram Reheja applicant-complainant is; supposed to be in the office of the DF.C. Hoshiarpur (D.R.A) or D.R.A.(M) Branch. The statement is submitted on the basis of my personal knowledge in the matter. (D.R. Vermani) SD: November 15, 2006. State Information Commissioner," The Naib Tehsildar is, therefore, now directed to make fresh and all out efforts in order to trace out this record by whatever means including Municipal Records, for any clue which can connect Shri Ganesha Ram, to this property for which the Naib Tehsildar stated that he may be given at least a month more for this exercise, which is allowed. A copy of this order will go to Shri Ganesha Ram complainant. The Naib Tehsildar has also been directed to send as copy of his correspondence to this Commission including Annexures to Shri Ganesha Ram, complainant. Adjourned to January 10, 2007. SD: (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner November 15, 2006. STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. Sh. Himmat Singh Vs. Deputy Commissioner, Mohali Complaint Case No. 374-2006: Present: Shri Himmat Singh, complainant in person. Shri Narinder Kumar Naib Saddar Kanungo, Mohali, accompanied by Shri Harchand Singh, Kanungo. Order: The Naib Sadar Kanungo has presented a copy of the letter dated April 15, 1983 addressed to this Commission by the Public Information Officer/Deputy Commissioner, S.A.S. Nagar, stating that the record has been corrected by Fard Badar pertaining to the village Mauli Baidwan, as per the application of the complainant dated March 3, 2006. It is observed that this letter dated March 03, 2000 appears to be a representation which is not on record, as the application made by Shri Himmat Singh under the R.T.I. Act, 2005 is of July 3, 2006 along with payment of fee under the Act. Fard Badar has since been carried out. A copy of the same has been supplied for the record of the Court. An un-Photostat copy may also be supplied to the complainant With this, the complainant is satisfied and the matter stands duly disposed of. Sd: (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) \State Information Commissioner November 15, 2006. STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. Smt. Hardev Kaur Vs. D.E.O. Mansa Complaint Case No.-303-2006: Present: Shri Karamjit Singh for the complainant-Hardev Kaur. Shri K .K. Singla. Superintendent, for the P.I.O. with Shri Kamal Nain, Senior Assistant Order: On the last date of hearing on September 27, 2006, I had passed a detailed 3-page order. The Headmistress, Khalsa High School, Mansa has made a submission vide her letter dated November 15, 2006.She has stated, that she has no record in her custody and therefore, she is not in a position to supply the information. 2. The background of the litigation in the case is that seven of the teachers, on probation appointed by the previous management being terminated by the new Management. In the case of five of them, including the complainants, before me, the order of the Hon"ble High Court reinstating them has not been implemented by the Management which has obtained a stay from the Supreme Court. However, in the case of two out of them, who had separately gone to the Tribunal and got a dispension in their own favour. The Management chose not to file an appeal in the High Court, and so they are back on the rolls of the College Five out of seven remain out in the cold. The complainants are asking for information to show that they are being discriminated against, although their case is on all fours in every manner with that of the other two teachers. However, as stated, the information is not available either with the D.E.O"s office or with the P-2 Complaint Case No.-303-2006: -2- Headmistress and is stated to be in the custody of the Chairman of the School Management itself. S. Baldev Singh Khiala, who is reported to be in possession of these documents although, according to the D..P.I.s office none of the Managements are recognized. Therefore, a notice should be issued by the D.E.O. to S. Baldev Singh Khiala that he may supply the information after consulting the records as to whether the two teachers are serving on probation period or on regular basis. In case, he does not reply, it will be deemed as refusal and the matter will be considered further in accordance the Right to Information Act, 2005. The D.E.O. may carry out the directions with regard to the application of Smt. Hardev Kaur by December 1, 2006 and progress/compliance may be reported on December 06, 2006. 3. Since these problems are coming again and again before the authorities of the Department of Education under the R.T.I. Act, it will be in the fitness of things if the competent authorities in the Deptt. of Education issue directions to all the Private Managements of all privately aided Schools and Colleges of the State to appointment Public Information Officers since such institutions are public authorities as per the definition of Section 2(h) of the Right to Information Act, 2005. Adjourned to December 06, 2006. SD (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner November 15, 2006. STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. . Sh. Mohinder Singh Vs. Punjab Irrigation, RSD, Shahpur Kandi Appeal Case No.- 82 -2006: Present: Shri Mohinder Singh appellant in person. Shri H.K. Mahajan,P.I.O, X.E.N. for the Respdt-Deptt. Order: Shri Mohinder Singh complainant has given 3-page representation enclosing further 28 pages of information. He has submitted that he had applied for certain information on June 29,2006 from the P.I.O. office of the Chief Engineer, RSDC, Shahpur Kandi Township with payment ofRs.50/-. When he did not get the information in the prescribed time, he filed an Appeal before the Superintending Engineer Administrative Circle ESD, Shahpur Kandi Township on August 2, 2006. After considering the Appeal, a final order was passed by the S.E./Appellate Authority on August 9, 2006 in which directions were given to the P.I.O./X.E.N. to supply the demanded documents/information to the applicant at the earliest, to avoid any complications in the matter at alater stage. In spite of the directions given to the P.I.O., the information has still not been supplied. In fact, the P.I.O. took the plea before Appellate Authority that he had never received application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 Act at all and he is taking the same plea before the Commission, whereas not one, but two applications have been made by him and both the copies are believed to be not traceable. He also complained that no nameplates of the officials designated as the P.I.O. or Appellate Authority are displayed in the office and neither are letters given to them receipted properly. P-2 Appeal Case No.- 82 -2006: He stated he was asked to attend the office of the Superintending Engineer on September 11, 2006 when all the officers connected with this request were present regarding any kind of information required by him. However, on that day he was not supplied any information. He stated that minutes of the proceedings had been kept on that day and instructions given to the other officers present. Since the information was required to be collected from the Field/Divisions, Shahpur Dam Project, Shahpur Kandi. October 12, 2006 was fixed to get the information and accordingly he was informed on October 10, 2006. However, on 12th October 2006, the X.E.N. was not present ass he had gone to Chandigarh to meet the Principal Secretary regarding some contempt case. Vide letter dated 23-9-2006, he he had informed the X.E.N. that he would be out of station from 17th to 20th of October 2006. Thereafter, he was called to the office on October 24, 2006 and November 3, 2006. Both these dates did not suit him. Therefore, he could not go as explained in a letter dated October 16, 200, certain dates did not suit him and October 24, 2006 was one of them and on November 3, 2006 he had been called in the afternoon whereas it was latter half was declared as holiday. I now asked him what date would suit him and he stated December 20, 2006 since he had to go to Gurdaspur for another case also. However, this does not show any keenness to get the information at the earliest. The P.I.O./X.E.N. has given detailed report that Shri Mohinder Singh is not serious in getting the information as he has twice refused to receive the notice and has refused to come in spite of even telephonic calls made to him inviting to the office. He has submitted detailed list with brief history of the case which may be placed on file. Therefore, it is now for the court to fix date, i.e. November 22 (Wednesday) 12 Noon to make the inspection of the concerned papers. This inspection should be allowed to him free of cost. Thereafter, Shri Mohinder Singh shall give a list of papers that he wants, in writing, within two days and the said papers shall be supplied to him @ Rs.2/- per page on November 29, 2006 -3- and compliance report of the same filed in Court on December 6, 2006. In case Shri Mohinder Singh receives the papers, he need not attend the court. Adjourned to December 06,2006. Sd:` (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner November 15, 2006. STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. . Sh. Paramjit Singh Vs. Secretary, Education Punjab. Complaint Case No.-448-2006: Present: None for the complainant. Shri Madan Lal A.P.I.O./D.E.O.(Secondary) for the Respdt-Deptt. Order: The Assistant Public Information Officer has admitted that till today no information has been supplied to the complainant in connection with his application dated July 20, 2006 duly accompanied by a requisite fee. I find that only an interim communication dated September 29, 2006 has been made by the Superintendent, Branch-IV with a copy to this Commission wherein, it has been directed that the necessary information should be supplied to the complainant with a copy to the complainant However, it is observed that neither the information has been supplied nor has the P.I.O./Office of the Secretary, Department of Education (IV Branch) cared to file a response to the notice from this Commission dated September 11, 2006. Today Shri Madan Lal brought with him the copy of the Inquiry Report carried out upon the complaint of Shri Paramjit Singh, Science Master against Shri Balbir Singh Saini, Principal, Govt.Sr.Secondary School, Ladana Jhikka, Distt. Nawanshehr conducted by Dr Ajmer Singh, Deputy Director, Education. However, he has not brought the supporting documents by way of statement of witnesses, which is, therefore, incomplete. He has also brought a copy of the final order passed by the Secretary Education upon consideration of the Inquiry Report.. Thedocuments are also not -- -- P-2 Complaint Case No.-448-2006: -2- attested to be true copies. If these papers have been filed for the information of the Court, there is no reason why these should not have been supplied to the applicant. The A.P.I.O. is now directed to supply full information as is required in the application dated July 20, 2006 of Shri Paramajit Singh including the statements of witnesses and other attending papers of the Inquiry Report. The papers supplied should be attested to be true copy and as set of these papers should also be filed in this Court for record. This may be done definitely by November 23, 2006 and compliance report filed in this court on November 29, 2006 without fail. Adjourned to November 29, 2006. Sd: (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner November 15, 2006. STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. Sh. Kidar Nath Vs Sr.Supdt. of Police, Patiala Complaint Case No.378-2006: Present: Shri Kidar Nath, complainant in person. S.I. Ajaib Singh, on behalf of S.S.P./P.I.O. Patiala. Order: Shri Kidar Nath has stated that full information, as requested by him, vide his application dated September 12, 2006. He has received full documents required by him in his original application dated August 14, 2006 made before the P.I.O./S.S.P., Patiala under the Right to Information Act, 2005 on payment of requisite fee. He has stated that only one document is missing and that is, Report of the Women Cell in the dowry harassment case filed by his daughter- ion-law against his family. The representative of the P.I.O. has appeared. He has stated that the report of the Women Cell dated June 19, 2006, which is mentioned in the report of the Supdt of Police (Hqrs) Patiala dated July 1, 2006 has not been supplied to him although it is a part of the case since the conclusions of the Women Cell find mention in the said report of the Supdt. Of Police (Hqrs). The Sub-inspector has assured that this will also be supplied to him. He is directed to make this report available to the applicant by November 23, 2006 without fail and to file a compliance report in this Court on November 29, 2006. 2. Shri Kidar Nath, complainant, has also made a request that he is facing great difficulty in getting the copy of the information directly from the S.H.O. as all orders are to be taken from the Sr. Supdt. of Police of the Supdt. Of Police in the S.S.P"s office. He has requested that it may be considered that all S.H.Os in the district should be made Asstt. Public Information Officers, whereas presently it is upto Dy. Supdt of Police only. This suggestion may be forwarded to the Director-General of Police, Punjab, for his consideration. Adjourned to November 29, 2006. Sd: (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State InformatioCommissioner November 15, 2006. STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. Sh. M.R. Singla Vs. Irrigation, Punjab Complaint Case No. 368 & 441-2006: Present: Shri M.R. Singla, Complainant, in person. Shri Sham Lal Sharma, Deputy Secretary (Irrigation) Punjab_P.I.O. Mrs. Nirmal Rani, Assistant, Irrigation Punjab. Order: On the last date of hearing, I had passed a detailed two-page order in respect of the CC 368 of 2006 and 441 of 2006, which had been clubbed together since they were admitted by the complainant to be identical. Shri Singla had already received information regarding 12 Temporary Engineers (wrongly mentioned in my order as "29 T.Es."). He had, in his original application dated February 27, 2006 and vide his clarifications given on March 30, 2006 requested for information regarding 530 temporary Engineers in a particular format which has not been given to him. On the last date, the representative of the P.I.O. had stated that the said information would be supplied to him before the next date of hearing. 2. Today, the Department has handed over a letter dated November 14, 2006, addressed to Shri Melu Ram X.E.N. with a copy endorsed to this Commission along with copies of various orders of promotions. Smt. Nirmala Rani, Assistant, states that now the information has been supplied regarding the full Number of 530 T.Es. I have seen the information supplied. These are various orders for grant of Selection Grade. Shri Melu Ram states Complaint Case No. 368 & 441-2006: -2- that it is very essential for him to get the information in the progforma given by him as he requires the dates of their appointment in service as well as date of application of training and of probation as well and not only dates of grant of Selection Grade. It is observed that the department had earlier given the information of 12 T.Es in the required proforma which had been sought by the Department itself from the complainant and the P.I.O. is directed to do the same now. The Department is hereby directed to give him the information in the required format by January 10, 2007, without fail, in order that both these cases can be disposed of. Adjourned to January 10, 2006. Sd: (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner November 15, 2006. STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. Sh. M.R. Singla Vs. Irrigation, Punjab Complaint Case No.: 369-2006: Present: Shri M.R. Singla, complainant in person. Shri Sham Lal Sharma, Deputy Secretary, Irrigation Punjab. Order: On the last date of hearing on October 11, 2006, I had passed a detailed order with directions in this case, the department has furnished the reply dated November 14, 2006 with a copy to Shri M.R. Singla. I have gone through the original application of the complainant and the reply. It is observed that the applicant possesses not only all the information, but also has given the answers to all the questions which he has posed from A to Q. (17 in number). The application is very much in the nature of an interrogatory where he is making statements and wanting the department to admit the falsity or truth thereof. This is not the purpose for which the Right to Information Act, 2005 has been enacted. It has been explained to Shri Singla that the P.I.O. is; not required to endorse the views of the applicant on the correctness or falsity of certain statements, including those of legal nature. 2. Shri Singla has a deep sense of grievance regarding the government not having given him regular promotion from July 05, 1971 when as per various papers being shown by him, he was to be promoted w.e.f. that date and was also due thereafter, on that basis, for selection grade from January 1, 1978. No doubt, he has approached the department many times and has also knocked on the doors of the courts, but has not succeeded. He has a further grouse, as according to him a wrong affidavit was filed by the department due to which he lost his case in the courts and he wants the P.I.O. to admit the falsity thereof in reply to the "questionnaire". P-2 Complaint Case No.: 369-2006: P-2 He vehemently states that his promotion was held to be regular with the approval of the Punjab Public Service Commission and therefore, his correct place is above Shri P. R. Gautam, who has been wrongly shown as senior to him in the seniority list provided to him. 3. However, it has been explained to Shri Singla that this is not the forum for redressing his perceived grievances with regard to his service matters, but under this Act he can ask for information in case it is not being made available to him. Further it is better that he should place his case for restoration of his seniority before the Competent Authority which is the Administrative department or the Civil Court and not the State Information Commission. As such, I agree with the department that his request/application does not fall within the definition of "information" to be supplied as provided in Section 2(f) of the Right to Information Act, 2005. The definition of the information in Section 2(f) is:- "(f) "information" means any material in an y form, including records, documents, memos, e-mails, opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data material held in any electronic form and information relating to any private body which can be accessed by a public authority under any other law for the time being in force;" In view of the above, therefore, this complaint is hereby dismissed. Sd: (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner November 15, 2006. STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. Shri Yogesh Mahajan vs. Excise and Taxation Officer, Gurdaspur. Complaint Case No. CC-288/ 2006 Present: None for the Complainant. Shri Sudesh Vikas,APIO-cum-E.T.C.Gurdaspur, respondent in person. ORDER On the last date of hearing on 4.10.06, the following orders were passed:- "Asstt. Public Information Officer has stated that detailed information consisting of 14 pages have since been provided to Shri Yogesh Mahajan vide their letter No. 1318/CC, dated August 04,2006, with a copy to this court. The receipt is found duly entered at No. 1258 dated August 18,2006 in the receipt register which may be added to the file. The complainant may be asked whether in view of the reply already provided to him, he has anything else to say. Case will now come up for hearing on November 15,2006. In case, he does not appear on that date, the case will be disposed of accordingly." 2. Today, none has appeared on behalf of the complainant. Since despite due opportunity, he has not appeared in the court. It is presumed that the 14 page reply stated to have been supplied to him, has been received by him. The case is, therefore, disposed of accordingly. Sd/- (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner November 15, 2006. STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. Shri Amrik Singh Vs. Block Dev. and Panchayat Officer,Payal Complaint Case No. CC-389/ 2006 Present: Shri Pritam Singh, Brother of Sh. Amrik Singh for complainant. Sh. Om Parkash on behalf of BDPO-cum-APIO , Doraha. ORDER On the last date of hear on 18.10.06, a detailed order had been passed in para 5 thereof which is reproduced below: "Shri Amrik Singh has been supplied the information today in court by the BD&PO. After going through the papers, Amrik Singh stated that the copy of the resolution provided is not the one referred to in his application at "Uraa" rather it concerns the expenditure, receipt and estimates etc. as referred to in his application at "Aira". Copy of the resolution which is required, refers to the disposal of sullage water and concerns approval of the proposal for laying of pipes from the pond (Toba) containing the dirty water in Nandh Singh Patti to the Dhab in Mahilpur. I have seen the resolution provided presently and find it is undated and neither the number of the resolution is mentioned etc. It appears to be necessary to give the photo-stat copy from the beginning where all such details are available to make it meaningful. The B.D.&.P.O. is directed to call for the record, examine it and supply the necessary information to the applicant. The Block Development & Panchayat Officer is also directed to make an index of the papers required to be delivered to the applicant against due receipt by 10th November, 2006 and compliance report be filed in this court on November 15, 2006 with copy of information supplied for record of the court. In case the applicant has received the information, he need not appear on the next date of hearing. Adjourned to November 15,2006." 2. Today, in the court, the representative of BD&PO came and presented a letter dated 14.11.06 containing a list of 22 annexures with attested copies of each. He has also stated that this information has not yet been supplied to Complaint Case No. CC-389/2006 -2 the complainant, since he had refused to receive it saying that he is not satisfied with it. A copy of resolution being supplied now is a photocopy of the complaint dated 25.8.05. This resolution contains 3 resolutions The Sarpanch of the villages has also given a certificate that in addition to this, there is no other resolution with respect to sullage water in the village. Now a copy of this letterdated 14.11.06 given for the information of the court, has been supplied to the complainant through the court and a photocopy to this court. With this, the case is disposed of accordingly. Sd/- (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner November 15, 2006. STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. Charan Kaur (P.T.I.) vs. District Educaation Officer (Secondary)Ludhiana Complaint Case No. CC-336/ 2006 Present: Harkamaljit Singh, husband of Charan Kaur, on behalf of complainant. Avtar Singh, L.A., O/O D.E.O.Ludhiana Sh. Durlabh Singh, Sr. Asstt.,O/O DEO Ludhiana ORDER A detailed 3 pages order had been passed in this case by me on October 11, 2006. In view of the discussions in para 5 thereof, no separate fee shall be charged for supply of information in this case. The L.A. on behalf of the PIO- cum-DEO Ludhiana, has supplied photocopy of the complaint of Jagmohan Singh, President, PTA as well as the final report of the inquiry by Inquiry Officer and attested photocopy of the covering letter had been sent by the DEO Ludhiana to the DPI. This covers her request for points 1, 4 and 5 for the original application in form A dated 23.6.06. On point No. 3, "Any other document against me", the L.A has stated that there is no other document against her in connection with this inquiry. However, with respect to point No. 2, "statement of evidence against me", the L.A. has stated that the matter is still under consideration of the PIO. The representative of the PIO present in the court today has been directed to take decision regarding the supply of statements in support of the inquiry given by the various persons, to the applicant. The L.A., representative of the PIO asked for advice of the court. There is no scope of the court for providing such advice. It is for the PIO to take a decision and for the court to adjudicate in terms of the Right to Information Act, 2005. The matter will come up for further consideration on the next date of hearing on the 6th December, 2006. (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner November, 15, 2006 STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. Charan Kaur (P.T.I.) vs. District Educaation Officer (Secondary)Ludhiana Complaint Case No. CC-556/ 2006 Present: Harkamaljit Singh, husband of Charan Kaur for Complainant Avtar Singh, L.A., O/O D.E.O.Ludhiana and Sh. Durlabh Singh, Sr. Asstt.,O/O DEO Ludhiana fpr Respondent ORDER Smt. Charan Kaur, PTI, vide her application dated 27.9.06, in form A, with payment of requisite fee has requested for information from the PIO-cum-District Education Officer, Ludhiana on 3 points i.e. "(1) Final Report of Enquiry conducted by Enquiry Officer Smt. Gurdeep Kaur, Principal, Inservice Training Centre, Ludhiana I/c/w D.E.O.officeletter No. 7/2005-06/264 dated 16.3.06. (2)Comments Report on Enquiry Report of D.E.O.(S) Ludhiana. (3)Annexure No. 1 to 27 of evidenced." 2. The PIO-cum-District Education Officer, Ludhiana has since supplied her a copy of the Inquiry Report. However, the representative of the complainant stated that the enquiry has not been authenticated except the last page page 4 andthere is no hint of the authority to whom it is being submitted. Therefore, the covering letter should be provided. The L.A/Representative of the PIO has assured that this will be done today itself and the remaining pages will be authenticated by him. 3. The representative of the PIO states that the DEO had not given any comments on the Inquiry Report but had forwarded it as it was without comments to the DPI for necessary action. A copy of the forwarding letter dated 8.5.06 will also be supplied to the complainant today. Complaint Case No. CC-556/06 -2 4. As for point No. 3 regarding the annexures 1-28, which contain the statements of teachers taken by the Inquiry Officer, the PIO has claimed exemption under Section 8(g) vide letter dated 25.9.06 followed by another letter presented in the court dated 13.11.06 with the plea that it will expose the teachers concerned to adverse consequences, promote disharmoney and spoil the atmosphere in the school. 5. The L.A. is directed to file a copy of the documents supplied to the complainant, in the court and also to separately supply copy of such documents in relation to which the exemption is claimed under cover. These documents will be examined and tested against the touch stone of Section 8(g) of the RTI Act. Representative should carry out all these instructions today. 6. The matter for exemptions will come up for consideration on the next date of hearing on 6th December. Sd/- (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner. November 15, 2006. STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. Shri Susheel Kumar Complaint vs. Executive Officer, M.C.,Malerkotla Respondent. Complaint Case No. CC-376/ 2006 Present: Shri Susheel Kumar, in person with Sh. S.K.Bawa, Advocate. Sh. Vikas Uppal, Inspector and Sh. Harjinder Singh, Rent Clerk, on behalf of Respondent. ORDER On the last date of hearing on 11.10.06, a detailed order had been passed, giving opportunity to the complainant to consider the reply which was given to the complainant through the court only on the date of hearing so that he could point out any deficiency therein. The said deficiencies were brought to the notice of PIO, M.C.Malerkota by the complainant vide letter dated 23.10.06. It is observed that the entire letter dated 8.9.06 handed over to the complainant in the court has been found and admitted to be factually incorrect and it was also seen that some of the documents supplied were not authenticated. This is a serious lapse on the part of the PIO 2. The E.O. has sent a reply dated 8.11.06, received in this Commission on 13.11.06. The covering letter numbering 2 pages, contains a host of other communications which have not been listed and the subject of which has not been disclosed. The numbering of the pages has also not been done. 3. From the receipt/dispatch register it is known that the communications were received. The PIO should make all out and serious efforts to trace out the documents Complaint case No. CC-376/2006 -2 which are missing and which have been found to be duly receipted in the office and also supply the remaining sheets of the Receipt and Dispatch register or of any other register by which papers and receipts are sent in/out of the office. The papers be located and copies given to the complainant by the 24th of November duly receipted by the applicant and complaint report be filed in this court on 29th November, with copies of documents supplied to him for record of the court. 4. In view of the above discussions and the information supplied vide letter dated 8.9.06, having been found to be false, incorrect and therefore misleading, the PIO is hereby given an opportunity to show cause why proceedings as envisaged in Section 20 of the RTI Act dealing with penalties be not initiated against him. A written explanation may be furnished by 24th November which will be taken up for consideration on 29th November. In case the PIO wishes to be heard personally, he should appear on that day, otherwise decision will be taken in his absence. Sd/- (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner November 15,2006. STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. Shri Jai Chand Malhotra, Vs. Director Land Records Complainant Case No. 184 – 2006. Present: None for complainant. Shri J. C. Malhotra, senior State Counsel, O/O Financial Commissioner, Revenue, Punjab. Shri Jaswant Singh, OSD, Deptt. Of Revenue, Dealing with Rehabilitation matters, in person. ORDERS: Shri J. C. Malhotra, Senior State Counsel requested for further time for presenting the written arguments in the matter. Since the matter will have serious repercussions. He may file a written statement upto 24 th November which time he feels is sufficient and the matter will be taken up for further consideration on 29th November, 2006. Adjourned to 29th November, 2006, (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner. November 15,2006. STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. Sh. Mohan Lal Garg Vs. Improvement Trust Bhatinda Complainant Case No. 310 – 2006. Present: Shri Rajan, Advocate, on behalf of Mohan Lal Garg. Gura Lal Jindal, PIO-cum-Executive Officxer, Improvement Trust, Bhatinda., and Shri Paramjit Singh, Senior Assistant. ORDERS; Shri Rajan has acknowledged that the information regarding point No. 2-9 of the application dated 29.4.06 has been received by the applicant although much delay has been caused in respect of the information given in points No. 6, i.e. the letter of Narinder Nohria to decrease the reserve price with noting of office of Improvement Trust Bhatinda, which was supplied on 14.11.06 with a delay of 7 months. He further stated that the information with regard to Point No. 1, i.e. application of Narinder Nohria to allot Petrol Pump site in 49.5 acre scheme has yet not been supplied. 2. The P.I.O. has stated that he has taken charge of the post of Executive Officer only on 18.7.06. Before him, Shri Avtar Singh Azad was the P.I.O. cum Executive Officer, Bhatinda. He has presented a letter dated 14.11.06, a copy of which has been supplied to the applicant today in the Court. He has also submitted that some confusion appears to be there about the reply of points No. 1 & 6. The reply to point No. 1 has been given very categorically to the applicant that no application of Sh. Narinder Nohria has been received in their office for allotment of petrol pump and the PIO stands by that reply. With respect to point No. 6, he states that Sh. Narinder Nohria had given a representation with the CC-310/2006 -2 request that the rate of allotment should be lowered and that application was sent in original to the Deputy Commissioner"s office. Now the noting portion dealing with that application has also been supplied to the applicant to his satisfaction. With this the complaint stands disposed of. (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner. November 15,2006. STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION PUNJAB SCO No. 84-85, Sector 17-C, CHANDIGARH. Sh. M.P.Goswami vs. Excise and Taxation Commissioner. Complaint Case No. CC-225/ 2006 Present: Sh. M.P.Goswami, present in person Mrs. Jaswinder Kaur, PCS, P.I.O.-cum-Asstt. Excise and Taxation Commissioner Investigation O/O Excise and Taxation Commissioner, Patiala. ORDER In this case detailed orders had been passed by this Court on 6.9.2006 for compliance by 27.9.2006. The State Public Information Officer in the Deptt. of Excise and Taxation supplied the information to the applicant vide their letter dated 22.9.06 and also informed the Court vide their letter dated 26.9.06 and during the hearing on 27.9.06 that the order had been complied with. An attested copy of the information supplied, was also sent to the Commission for record. 2. However, Sh. M.P.Goswami stated in the hearing on 27.9.06 that the information is neither complete nor specific and no information has been given regarding para 4(a) & (d). Two weeks time was given for supply thereof. On the next date of hearing i.e. 11.10.06, the said information was supplied vide letter dated 10.10.06 by the Excise and Taxation Commissioner's office. 3. Shri M.P.Goswami once again had the grouse that the information regarding the number of units which applied for sales tax exemption after obtaining eligibility certificate from the Industries Department, stated to be 34 was incorrect, whereas as per his knowledge this is only 50% of cases, He, therefore, alleged that the information has been deliberately withheld and the Court may consider penalty to be imposed on the earring P.I.O. He specifically mentioned the name of M/S Gandhi Oil Mills Pvt. Ltd. which is one of the cases missing from the list supplied. The P.I.O. was directed to give the complete and correct information along with a CC-225/2006 -2 certificate that there are no other cases other than those listed and further time was given for compliance by November 10 and the compliance report was to be filed in this Court today along with explanation as per the show cause notice u/s 20 of the RTI Act, issued to the P.I.O on the same date. 2. Today, the State P.I.O, A.E..T.C.Coordination and Investigation Mrs. Jaswinder Kaur, PCS is present in the Court and she has stated that the information has been supplied and it is correct that there was a difference of only one unit which was pointed out by the applicant himself before the Commission. She expressed regrets for the non supply of the complete information at the first instance. It has also been stated that the disciplinary action is being initiated against the officer concerned. Since the information has been supplied and has been attested by the officer present in the court, Sh. M.P.Goswami is satisfied. I do not deem it necessary to continue with the proceedings u/s 20 of RTI Act. The case is therefore disposed of accordingly. Sd/- (Mrs. Rupan Deol Bajaj) State Information Commissioner. November 15,200
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Real Estate Appraiser Says Seattle's Affordable Housing Plan Will Drive Up Rents By Marcie Sillman & Andy Hurst • Nov 13, 2014 Flickr Photo/clappstar (CC-BY-NC-ND) Listen Listening... / 7:10 Marcie Sillman talks with real estate appraiser Richard Hagar about a Seattle City Council proposal to charge developers of new residential and commercial buildings a linkage fee to fund affordable housing. Seattle Pushes Back On Microhousing -- To 220 Square Feet By Amy Radil • Oct 6, 2014 Amy Radil Listen Listening... / 2:25 The Seattle City Council is poised to approve new regulations governing microhousing. The bill would set new minimum requirements for tiny apartments and dorm-style projects. Developers say the regulations would kill off these projects entirely. Priced Out Of Living In Seattle? 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The Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area. That sounds harmless enough, right? But it is anything but. What it is, in fact, is the systematic takeover of our coastline by the Federal Government. It would make nearly all of Matagorda, Brazoria, Galveston and Chambers counties categorized as "National Areas." And contrary to the name, this control actually extends an additional 25 miles inland from the coast.
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Houston M Club began when a group of friends from M3POST went to MSR Houston for a track event. Since their first event in May of 2011, their events have grown from five cars and sharing the track with motorbikes to almost 50 cars and renting the entire track exclusively for the Club. In a short span of two years, Houston M Club has become one of the most recognized car clubs in the Greater Houston Area.
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BMW today announced the 2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition. For the first time, the M3 Frozen Limited Edition will be available in a choice of frozen exterior finishes. Appropriate to this election season in the US, those choices are Frozen Red, Frozen White and Frozen Blue. The interior will sport black extended Novillo leather with contrasting stitching to match the exterior color. In total,150 examples will be available for US customers with production beginning in January 2013. In addition to the standard equipment … CONTINUED
The F80 M3 is continuing its development at the Nurburgring and we've captured it on video once again. We've also compiled our recent F80 M3 and F82 M4 videos below.
As we've seen before, the F80 M3 continues to exhibit a planted ride and suspension, flying around the track with little body roll.
For our latest M3/M4 details and coverage see: http://www.bimmerpost.com/m3/f30m3/
Check out the beautiful BMWs (1M and M3) and gorgeous scenery from a recent owners meet in picturesque Wales. Videos and photos inside.
We've put together this latest set of renders of the 2015 M4 Coupe (F82) based on recent spy photos.
We started with a photo of the F82 M4 right outside of the BMW M testing center at the Nurburgring and began peeling away at the camouflage based on details which can be discerned from this particular prototype, other F82 M4 and F80 M3 mules, as well as our other imagination and speculation.
What you see is a sleek M4 coupe with a more fastback shape than the … CONTINUED
The latest episode of Fifth Gear saw BTCC veteran Jason Plato enlist the help of ex-F1 pilot Mika Salo to compare the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series with BMW's M3 GTS.
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Three great videos of two generations of special M3 models – the E46 M3 CSL, E90 M3 CRT and E92 M3 GTS, each running on the Mortefontaine Track in France.
Check out M3POST member Justin(OKC)'s modified E30 M3 as he brings it back to its roots. Here are its impressive modifications:
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EVO III trunk lid
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APEX Race Parts shares some media of a BMWCCA Club Racing E90 M3 race car sponsored by APEX, Akrapovic, Crevier BMW, Maxxis, StopTech, Sparco, and more.
The E90 M3 race car debuted at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway in March earlier this year on its maiden run and finished 2nd. Since then it has continually set track records. Check out the build and feature videos inside.
In this video, race car driver Scott Pruett and BMW Product & Technology Communications Manager Matt Russell explain the BMW M Electronic Damper Control (EDC) system and how the Comfort, Sport and Sport+ suspension settings make a difference in the F10 M5 and F12/F13 M6.
Although the M5 and M6 use an M tuned version of the BMW EDC, here is a general summary of EDC technology from BMW:
Electronic Damper Control (EDC) automatically or manually adjusts each damper to suit the driving conditions meaning you enjoy … CONTINUED
Unfortunately the BMW thefts in the UK continue. Using the security flaw on the OBD Port which allows key cloning on the spot, a group of thieves managed to steal away an M3POST member's E92 M3 coupe.
BMW UK has started flashing cars with a software update to prevent theft using this method. A link to the details can be found inside.
Here is surveillance footage of the theft from our unfortunate member's CCTV which shows just how quickly they managed to pull off … CONTINUED
The Rimac e-M3 has now been acknowledged as the fastest accelerating electrical vehicle (EV). Its record breaking run, which happened in April 2011, has now been confirmed and acknowledged by the FIA. The electric E30 M3 covered the first eighth of a mile in 7.549 seconds and the quarter mile in 11.808 seconds).
A full mile was completed in 35.347, which is still pending the FIA nod. The driver (and owner of the Rimac tuning company) Mate Rimac is already working on … CONTINUED
We haven't spotted the F82 M4 Coupe at the Nurburgring since July, when the F82 was spied for the very first time in public testing. Well, it's now back at the Ring during an onslaught of BMW prototype testing in the past week, including the F80 M3, F82 M4, F36 4 Series Gran Coupe, F15 X5 M, 3 Series GT, and the M6 Gran Coupe.
Below are the most recent photos and a video of the F82 M4 in testing at the Nurburgring, as well as a … CONTINUED
Here is the first BMW Individual Frozen Brilliant White M3 delivered to an M3POST member. Lucky owner PrimoM3 recently took delivery of it in Munich (via European Delivery).
It's already on its way over the Atlantic towards its final home in California and upon arriving will be treated to some modifications immediately, in the form of edition black kidney, side grilles and BMW M Performance exhaust. Check out the photos inside.
We spoke very recently at length to a trusty source within BMW who is familiar with the development of the upcoming F80 M3 sedan / F82 M4 coupe and we were able to learn the following bits of news:
Regarding power output, the previously estimated 450HP figure is an overestimate. Instead, expect the horsepower output to be in ballpark of the current E90/E92 M3.
What will be increased greatly however, is the torque figure. The F80/F82′s multi turbo inline 6 cylinder engine [recently exposed] will add … CONTINUED
The M3 Lime Rock Park Edition limited edition (to 200 units) cars have begun arriving at US dealers across the country.
We bring you photos of some of these first cars to arrive.
Several BIMMERPOST members attended a 3-day HPDE together at the Mazda Laguna Seca raceway two weekends ago. The driving event was hosted by the Porsche Club and all members had a great time while seeing the good representation of BMW cars in attendance.
M3POST member radiantm3 shares his photos and videos from the event.
Valencia (ES), 30th September 2012. Brazilian debut in Valencia (ES): BMW Team RBM's Augusto Farfus has won his first DTM race at the "Circuit de la Comunitat". The 29-year-old, at the wheel of the Castrol EDGE BMW M3 DTM, crossed the finish line 8.406 seconds ahead of Adrien Tambay (FR, Audi) to become the first Brazilian in the history of the DTM to celebrate on the top step of the podium. He had previously claimed his first pole position in the series on Saturday.
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I'm happy to see that you don't hate systemd. That was the last shoe to drop. I'll complete the switch to BSD now!
Dragonfly BSD works quite well on the desktop, as does Funtoo Linux, which is systemd-free. Gentoo also works and still uses OpenRC by default, although there is growing concern some of the devs are quietly preparing to push a systemd agenda (kdbus patches in the kernel, one of the devs commenting he hopes systemd would become the Gentoo default, and a habit of the moderators in the Gentoo forums to shut down any discussions critical of systemd).
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Cottage on waterfront in MaineUnited States, Maine, Phippsburg
About This Listing
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Continuous access in the listing
Breakfast is provided.
The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
Easy access to the building and listing for guests in wheelchairs
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Posted emergency information and resources
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Cozy cottage on New Meadows River with deep water access w/boat mooring available. Access to kayaks and canoe, plus small beach area for shallow easy water entrance only 25 feet from cottage door.
Located in Phippsburg, Maine the cottage is 20 min from LL Bean in Freeport, 55 min from Portland Jetport, just outside beautiful downtown Bath and easy driving to two of Maine's most beautiful beaches - Reid State Park and Popham Beach State Park.
Washer and dryer available, fully equipped kitchen and full bathroom, two bedrooms (one w/queen and one w/double and an extra twin bed if needed)),a double and single kayak available during spring, summer and autumn months, cable TV, wireless internet connection, plenty of parking close to cottage and the most beautiful sunsets you've ever seen!
Lobsters available at boat prices (when in season and with advance notice).
Fall foliage is second to none in the MidCoast Maine area. Walking trails through acres of beautiful woods are minutes away. The cottage is fully insulated so it's warm and cozy in the fall and winter.
If you love cross country skiing, we have fabulous paths through the same trails mentioned above, and we are only a few hours from all major ski resorts. It's worth looking into if you love to be outdoors.
No rules - just common courtesies! No smoking inside the cottage. No wet towels on the floors or furniture (hooks available in bathroom).
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We loved the location... Just on the water in a secluded bay. We loved the cottage... Perfect for a December's wintry day. The place was spotless, charming, and perfect for exploring the area by car and foot... Perfect for rest and play!
We chose this to get a break from our London stress, and it fit the bill incredibly well. The proximity to Bath and the peninsula coast meant short driving spans. The view is stunning in winter, and it is quite peaceful! Highly recommended!!!
Paula's cottage has the most breathtaking view, and the house is well-equipped for your stay. It is located in a very quiet and private neighborhood away from it all but just a short trip to Bath and Popham Beach.
The cottage is so nice and clean and the location is gorgeous! Beautiful views of the water, a cozy fireplace and comfy furniture all make for a great stay. Paula was extremely responsive whenever we asked for info re the local area and even volunteered to fill in with anything we may have forgotten at the store! Would highly recommend. Cant imagine how nice this place would be in the summer! I think we may come back to see for ourselves!
We spent four amazing nights in Paula's cottage. The cottage was perfect for our Fall foliage retreat. It is cozy, clean, beautiful property. We enjoyed wood burning fires each evening, star gazing, and just unplugging from everyday life. Paula is a gracious and generous hostess and we can't wait to return some day soon.
Paula texted ahead of our arrival to let us know everything was ready, and it was. Fresh flowers and fruit were left for us and the place was immaculate. Questions were answered immediately.
Paula was a wonderful host. Consistently available and always willing to help with any questions we had. The house is Stunning, better than the pictures. Would definitely return.
We had such a lovely honeymoon up at Paula and Joe's cottage. The views were breathtaking, the cottage was cozy and romantic, and everything was neat, clean and well organized. The kitchen was fully stocked with coffee, tea, and some seasonings (bring your own oil and vinegar though)
The neighborhood was mostly a seasonal crowd with good privacy. The roads are a little wind-y and took some getting used to. The view of the stars was amazing!
Paula and Joe and even their neighbor Bruce were awesome! When we had trouble picking up the wifi signal and Paula ran out and bought a wifi extender and we had no problems afterwards. Bruce took us out on his boat and showed us where we could buy lobster right off the dock in West Point. And Joe helped us cook those lobsters outside and they were delicious!
We enjoyed using the kayaks provided to peruse the New Meadows river. We enjoy fishing, so we went up to Bath and chartered a boat with Great Gadzooks tidewater fishing-highly recommend! Capt Johan and Chris were so much fun! Took us out for 7 hours even though we signed up for a 4 hour trip, because we were having such a great time.
Downtown Bath is a cute little town as well with Farmers Markets on Saturdays and the Kemnebac tavern for some good chowder and lovely outdoor dining.
All in all we had an amazing relaxing vacation and only 6 hours from NYC!
About the Host, Paula
My husband Joe, and I, love meeting new people and sharing the beautiful location on Phippsburg's water's edge in Maine we have owned for years. We both have been small business owners in the Bath/Phippsburg area, married 39 years and have three adult children, plus two fabulous weimaraners, GG and Jamma.


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