Description
RTI appeal dismissed as time-barred regarding information sought on BSE technical glitch and SEBI's response procedures.
Summary
SEBI’s Appellate Authority dismissed Appeal No. 6497 of 2025 filed by Rohit Kumar as time-barred. The appellant sought information under RTI Act regarding BSE’s technical glitch on July 12, 2024, but filed the appeal 109 days after the statutory 30-day deadline.
Key Points
- Appeal filed on July 25, 2025 against CPIO response dated April 7, 2025
- Appeal was time-barred as it exceeded the 30-day statutory limit under RTI Act Section 19(1)
- No request for condoning delay or valid reasons provided by appellant
- Information sought related to BSE’s compliance with SEBI’s technical glitch reporting procedures
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes announced in this order.
Compliance Requirements
This order reaffirms the importance of adhering to statutory timelines under the RTI Act for filing appeals.
Important Dates
- March 22, 2025: Original RTI application filed
- April 7, 2025: CPIO response date
- May 7, 2025: Last date for filing appeal (30 days from response)
- July 25, 2025: Actual appeal filing date (time-barred)
Impact Assessment
Minimal impact as this is a procedural dismissal of an RTI appeal. The order does not affect market operations or regulatory compliance requirements for market participants.
Impact Justification
Procedural RTI appeal with no market impact or regulatory changes