Mr Michael Traill and Lothian Buses plc [2011] ScotIC 105_2011 (27 May 2011)

Lothian Buses plc failed to comply with its statutory duty to respond to the applicant's request within the required timescale under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Citation: [2011] ScotIC 105_2011
Parties: Applicant: Mr Michael Traill; Respondent: Lothian Buses plc
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 27 May 2011
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision
Outcome: application upheld
Legal Topics: Failure to Respond, Statutory Time Limits

Administrative Law Freedom of Information Failure to Respond Statutory Time Limits

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Parties

Mr Michael Traill

Applicant

Lothian Buses plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether Lothian Buses plc failed to respond to a freedom of information request within the statutory timescale

Ratio Decidendi

Lothian Buses plc failed to comply with its statutory duty to respond to the applicant's request within the required timescale under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Court Disposition

application upheld

Orders

Lothian Buses plc must respond to the applicant's request in accordance with the Act