Description
SEBI Appellate Authority dismisses RTI appeal regarding employee supervisor information, finding no deficiency in CPIO response.
Summary
SEBI’s Appellate Authority dismissed Appeal No. 6468 of 2025 filed by Nitin Goradia regarding an RTI application seeking information about a SEBI employee’s supervisor. The appeal was filed after the appellant was dissatisfied with the CPIO’s response, claiming incomplete or false information was provided.
Key Points
- RTI application filed on June 12, 2025 seeking supervisor information for alleged harassment by SEBI employee
- CPIO responded on July 02, 2025 stating no employee exists by the mentioned name but provided information on similar named employee
- Appeal filed on July 02, 2025 claiming incomplete/misleading information
- Appellate Authority found CPIO’s response adequate and dismissed the appeal
- Appellant has filed 7 previous RTI applications on same subject matter, all dismissed
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced. This is an administrative decision on RTI appeal process.
Compliance Requirements
No new compliance requirements. Reaffirms that RTI appeals cannot expand scope of original query and must use proper grievance channels like SCORES portal.
Important Dates
- June 12, 2025: Original RTI application filed
- July 02, 2025: CPIO response and appeal filed
- July 29, 2025: Appeal dismissed
Impact Assessment
Minimal impact - administrative matter with no effect on market operations, trading, or regulatory framework. Demonstrates SEBI’s RTI appeal process and proper use of grievance redressal mechanisms.
Impact Justification
Administrative RTI appeal with no market impact or regulatory changes