Description
RTI appeal dismissed as infructuous after response was delivered to appellant on November 06, 2025, though filed before receipt of reply.
Summary
Vikas Baliyan filed Appeal No. 6613 of 2025 under the RTI Act on November 03, 2025, claiming non-receipt of response to his RTI application dated September 27, 2025. The Appellate Authority found that CPIO, SEBI had responded on October 29, 2025 within the stipulated time, and the response was delivered to the appellant on November 06, 2025 via registered post and uploaded on the RTI portal. The appeal was dismissed as infructuous, with the appellant having the option to file a fresh appeal if unsatisfied with the response.
Key Points
- RTI application filed by Vikas Baliyan on September 27, 2025, received by SEBI on October 01, 2025
- CPIO issued response on October 29, 2025 within the time limit prescribed under RTI Act
- Response sent via Registered Post and uploaded on RTI portal
- Response delivered to appellant on November 06, 2025
- Appeal filed on November 03, 2025 (before receipt of response) and received by Appellate Authority on November 07, 2025
- Appeal dismissed as infructuous since response was provided within statutory timeframe
- Appellant retains right to file fresh appeal if unsatisfied with the response
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced.
Compliance Requirements
No new compliance requirements. This is a procedural order disposing of an RTI appeal.
Important Dates
- September 27, 2025: RTI application filed by appellant
- October 01, 2025: Application received by SEBI
- October 29, 2025: Response issued by CPIO
- November 03, 2025: Appeal filed by Vikas Baliyan
- November 06, 2025: Response delivered to appellant
- November 07, 2025: Appeal received by Appellate Authority
- December 04, 2025: Order passed by Appellate Authority Ruchi Chojer
Impact Assessment
This order has no market impact or operational significance. It is a routine procedural matter relating to RTI Act compliance within SEBI. The appeal was dismissed as the CPIO had provided the response within the statutory timeframe, though the appellant had not received it before filing the appeal. The order confirms SEBI’s compliance with RTI Act procedural requirements.
Impact Justification
Procedural RTI appeal matter with no market impact or regulatory significance. Appeal dismissed as infructuous after response was delivered.