Description
SEBI appellate authority dismisses RTI appeal seeking information about Assistant Manager Grade-A recruitment in 2025, ruling query seeks opinion rather than factual information.
Summary
SEBI’s Appellate Authority dismissed Appeal No. 6514 of 2025 filed by Abhinandan Kori on August 21, 2025. The appellant had sought information under RTI Act about whether SEBI would conduct recruitment for Assistant Manager Grade-A position in 2025. The authority ruled that the query sought clarification/opinion rather than factual information as defined under RTI Act.
Key Points
- RTI application filed on July 10, 2025 seeking information about SEBI recruitment for Assistant Manager Grade-A in 2025
- SEBI CPIO responded on August 07, 2025 stating query seeks clarification/opinion, not information under RTI Act
- Appeal filed on August 08, 2025 claiming refusal of access to information
- Appellate Authority dismissed appeal citing query nature as seeking opinion/clarification
- Authority referenced CIC precedent in Azad Singh vs. CPIO case establishing CPIO cannot create or interpret information
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced by this order.
Compliance Requirements
No new compliance requirements. Order clarifies that RTI Act does not require public authorities to provide opinions, clarifications, or create information not already on record.
Important Dates
- July 10, 2025: RTI application filed
- August 07, 2025: CPIO response provided
- August 08, 2025: Appeal filed
- August 21, 2025: Appeal dismissed by Appellate Authority
Impact Assessment
Minimal impact - this is an administrative order clarifying RTI Act scope. No impact on markets, trading, or regulatory compliance. Affects only the individual appellant seeking recruitment information.
Impact Justification
Administrative RTI appeal with no market or regulatory impact, only affects individual information seeker