Description
SEBI Appellate Authority disposes of RTI appeal filed by Gopal Agarwal after finding that CPIO had provided timely response within statutory timeframe.
Summary
SEBI’s Appellate Authority under the RTI Act disposed of Appeal No. 6480 of 2025 filed by Gopal Agarwal, Chairman of Ayudha Foundation, after determining that the CPIO had provided a timely response to the original RTI application within the statutory timeframe.
Key Points
- Appeal filed on July 9, 2025 claiming non-receipt of response to RTI application dated May 30, 2025
- Records showed CPIO replied on June 26, 2025 through RTI MIS Portal within statutory timeframe
- Appellate Authority found no grounds for intervention as proper response was provided
- Appeal disposed of with option for fresh appeal if appellant remains unsatisfied
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced by this order.
Compliance Requirements
No new compliance requirements. Standard RTI Act procedures followed.
Important Dates
- Original RTI Application: May 30, 2025
- CPIO Response: June 26, 2025
- Appeal Filed: July 9, 2025
- Order Date: August 5, 2025
Impact Assessment
Minimal impact - this is a procedural RTI matter with no implications for market operations, trading, or regulatory compliance for market participants. The order demonstrates SEBI’s RTI processes are functioning within statutory timeframes.
Impact Justification
Procedural RTI matter with no market or regulatory impact