Description
RTI appeal disposed as infructuous after CPIO response was delivered to appellant via registered post and uploaded on RTI portal within statutory timeframe.
Summary
The Appellate Authority disposed of Appeal No. 6542 of 2025 filed by Kareem Ansari as infructuous. The appellant claimed non-receipt of response to his RTI application dated July 04, 2025. However, records showed that CPIO responded on August 05, 2025 within the statutory timeframe, and the response was delivered via registered post on August 12, 2025 and also uploaded on the RTI portal. The appellant retains the right to file a fresh appeal if dissatisfied with the response content.
Key Points
- RTI application filed by Kareem Ansari on July 04, 2025 (received by SEBI on July 08, 2025)
- Appeal filed on August 29, 2025 claiming non-receipt of response
- CPIO issued response on August 05, 2025 within statutory timeframe under RTI Act
- Response delivered via registered post on August 12, 2025 and uploaded on RTI portal
- Appeal disposed as infructuous since response was provided timely
- Appellant can file fresh appeal if dissatisfied with response content
- Order passed by Ruchi Chojer, Appellate Authority under RTI Act
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced.
Compliance Requirements
No new compliance requirements. Standard RTI Act procedures were followed.
Important Dates
- July 04, 2025: RTI application dated
- July 08, 2025: Application received by SEBI
- August 05, 2025: CPIO response issued
- August 12, 2025: Response delivered via registered post
- August 29, 2025: Appeal filed
- September 02, 2025: Appeal received by Appellate Authority
- October 01, 2025: Appeal disposed of
Impact Assessment
This is a purely administrative and procedural order with no impact on market operations, trading activities, or regulatory framework. The order confirms that SEBI’s RTI response mechanism functioned properly and within statutory timelines. No implications for market participants, listed entities, or investors.
Impact Justification
Administrative RTI appeal order with no market impact or regulatory changes. Procedural matter regarding timely response to information request.