Description

RTI Act appeal regarding complaint reporting requirements under Central Vigilance Act dismissed as respondent adequately addressed queries about complaint status on CVC portal.

Summary

SEBI’s Appellate Authority dismissed Appeal No. 6550 of 2025 filed by Babu Henry under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The appellant sought information about whether SEBI filed a report for complaint 100110/2025 as required under Section 17 of the Central Vigilance Act and Section 3.4.2(e) of the Vigilance Manual. The CPIO informed that the complaint outcome was updated on the CVC portal per para 3.4.3(C) of Vigilance Manual (updated 2021) and is accessible to the appellant. Appellate Authority Ruchi Chojer found no deficiency in the respondent’s response.

Key Points

  • Appeal filed on September 09, 2025 regarding RTI application transferred from CVC on August 14, 2025
  • Complaint No. 100110/2025 dated March 11, 2025 (registered March 25, 2025) was the subject of inquiry
  • Appellant claimed SEBI should have filed report within 3 months under Central Vigilance Act Section 17 and Vigilance Manual Section 3.4.2(e)
  • CPIO responded that complaint outcome was updated on CVC portal per Vigilance Manual para 3.4.3(C)
  • Appellant alleged incomplete, misleading or false information was provided
  • Appellate Authority found respondent adequately addressed the query with available information
  • Appeal dismissed with no need to interfere with CPIO’s decision

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced. This is an administrative order on an RTI Act appeal.

Compliance Requirements

No new compliance requirements. Order affirms existing practice of updating complaint outcomes on CVC portal per Vigilance Manual para 3.4.3(C) (updated 2021).

Important Dates

  • March 11, 2025: Complaint letter date
  • March 25, 2025: Complaint registration date (100110/2025)
  • August 14, 2025: RTI application transferred from CVC to SEBI
  • September 09, 2025: CPIO response and appeal filed
  • October 08, 2025: Appellate Authority order issued

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: None. This is an internal administrative matter concerning RTI Act compliance and vigilance complaint procedures.

Operational Impact: Minimal. Confirms existing practice of updating complaint status on CVC portal rather than filing separate reports. Relevant only to individuals filing RTI applications regarding vigilance complaints.

Legal Framework: Decision interprets information disclosure obligations under RTI Act, 2005 in context of Central Vigilance Act and Vigilance Manual requirements.

Impact Justification

Administrative RTI appeal decision with no market impact; concerns internal vigilance complaint procedures