It is evident from the scheme and structure of the Act that it applies retrospectively, especially from Sections 5, 6 and Section 16 (1) (k) of the Act. The proviso to Section 5 stipulates that if the information or record requested pertains to a period earlier than the year 2008, the same shall be published within a “reasonable time”.
Appeal is dismissed to the extent of requested information in para 2 of this Order. However, the Respondent is directed to conduct an inquiry with respect to loss of service record and accordingly, present its report before this Commission within one month of the receipt of this Order.