Description

RTI appeal regarding PMOPG grievance No. PMOPG/E/2025/0026603 dismissed as respondent adequately addressed queries by directing appellant to CPGRAMS website.

Summary

SEBI’s Appellate Authority dismissed Appeal No. 6559 of 2025 filed by Divyansh Dwivedi challenging the response to his RTI application dated August 25, 2025. The appellant sought certified copies of documents related to PMOPG grievance No. PMOPG/E/2025/0026603. The Appellate Authority found that the CPIO adequately addressed the queries by directing the appellant to access information through the CPGRAMS website and providing relevant references.

Key Points

  • Appeal filed on September 16, 2025 (Reg. No. SEBIH/A/E/25/00245) against CPIO’s response dated September 16, 2025
  • Original RTI application dated August 25, 2025 sought six categories of information related to PMOPG grievance
  • CPIO directed appellant to CPGRAMS website for queries 1, 2 & 5 regarding complaint status and action taken
  • Queries 3 & 4 deemed vague and not specific, not constituting “Information” under Section 2(f) of RTI Act
  • Query 6 information exempt under Section 8(1)(a) as it relates to internal functioning of SEBI
  • Appellate Authority found no deficiency in CPIO’s response and dismissed the appeal

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced.

Compliance Requirements

No new compliance requirements. The order clarifies that:

  • RTI applicants seeking information on CPGRAMS complaints should access the CPGRAMS website directly
  • Information requests must be clear, specific and available in disclosable form to qualify under RTI Act
  • Information relating to internal systems and procedures of SEBI may be exempt under Section 8(1)(a)

Important Dates

  • August 25, 2025: RTI application filed
  • September 16, 2025: CPIO response issued
  • September 16, 2025: Appeal filed
  • October 10, 2025: Appellate Authority order issued

Impact Assessment

This order has no market impact as it is an administrative matter related to RTI Act procedures. It provides guidance on the scope of information disclosure under RTI Act and reaffirms that vague queries and internal procedural information may be exempt from disclosure. The order is relevant only to RTI applicants seeking information from SEBI.

Impact Justification

Administrative RTI appeal matter with no market impact or regulatory changes affecting market participants