Chandigarh, May 1 -- The Punjab state information commission (PSIC) has recommended disciplinary action against the executive officer (EO) of Kharar municipal council and other officials for delay in processing Right to Information (RTI) applications, and repeatedly ignoring the commission's directions.

The case was filed by Rajiv Mohammad of Kharar, Mohali, who sought information related to administrative and local issues concerning the functioning of the nagar council.

EO Sukhdev Singh, who also serves as the public information officer (PIO) of the nagar council, was named the respondent.

After not receiving the requested information, the appellant approached the first appellate authority - Mohali additional deputy commissioner (urba...