Description
SEBI appellate authority dismisses RTI appeal regarding data leak complaint process, finding query vague and non-specific.
Summary
SEBI’s appellate authority dismissed Appeal No. 6467 of 2025 filed by Nitin Goradia regarding an RTI application seeking information about the process to report data leaks and privacy breaches. The appeal was dismissed as the original query was found to be vague and non-specific, not meeting RTI Act requirements.
Key Points
- Appellant filed RTI application on June 12, 2025 seeking process to report data leak and privacy breach
- Appellant alleged SEBI employee obtained personal phone number from internal database and made harassing calls
- SEBI CPIO responded on July 02, 2025 that query was vague and not specific
- Appeal filed on July 02, 2025 was dismissed by appellate authority
- Appellant had previously filed 7 similar RTI applications on same subject matter, all dismissed
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes announced in this order.
Compliance Requirements
No new compliance requirements established. Order reinforces that RTI queries must be clear, specific and relate to existing documented information.
Important Dates
- June 12, 2025: Original RTI application filed
- July 02, 2025: SEBI response and appeal filing date
- July 29, 2025: Appeal dismissed
Impact Assessment
No market or operational impact. This is an administrative matter related to RTI procedures and employee conduct allegations with no bearing on market operations or regulatory framework.
Impact Justification
Administrative RTI appeal with no market impact or regulatory changes