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Cite as: [2011] UKICO FS50317322
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Devon County Council (Decision Notice) [2011] UKICO FS50317322 (16 March 2011)
Summary: The complainant made a request to the Council for information about a particular pedestrian bridge. The Council refused the request on the grounds that it considered the request to be vexatious under section 14(1) of the Act. It maintained its position following an internal review. The Commissioner concluded that the Council appropriately applied section 14(1) of the Act. However, the Commissioner found that by failing to inform the complainant that it was relying upon section 14(1) within 20 working days of receiving the request the Council breached section 17(5) of the Act. He requires no remedial steps to be taken. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2011/0079 allowed.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 14 - Complaint Not upheld, FOI 17 - Complaint Upheld