Description

RTI appeal disposed of as infructuous after CPIO's response was found to have been issued within stipulated time and uploaded on RTI-MIS portal.

Summary

The Appellate Authority under the RTI Act disposed of Appeal No. 6619 of 2025 filed by Advocate Rajendrasingh Bhati as infructuous. The appellant claimed non-receipt of response to his RTI application dated September 18, 2025. Upon examination, it was found that the CPIO had issued a response on October 17, 2025 within the stipulated time under the RTI Act and uploaded it on the RTI-MIS portal. The appeal was accordingly disposed of with liberty to the appellant to file a fresh appeal if not satisfied with the response.

Key Points

  • RTI application filed by Advocate Rajendrasingh Bhati on September 18, 2025
  • Appeal filed on November 17, 2025 claiming non-receipt of response
  • CPIO had issued response on October 17, 2025 and uploaded on RTI-MIS portal
  • Response was provided within time stipulated under RTI Act
  • Appeal disposed of as infructuous
  • Appellant has liberty to file fresh appeal if not satisfied with CPIO’s response

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a procedural order under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Compliance Requirements

No new compliance requirements. The order confirms that the CPIO complied with RTI Act timelines for responding to information requests.

Important Dates

  • September 18, 2025: RTI application filed
  • October 17, 2025: Response issued by CPIO and uploaded on RTI-MIS portal
  • November 17, 2025: Appeal filed (received through RTI-MIS portal)
  • December 11, 2025: Order disposing of appeal issued

Impact Assessment

This is a procedural order with no market impact. It pertains to SEBI’s internal RTI compliance process and does not affect market operations, trading, listing, or any regulatory framework. The order simply confirms that proper procedure was followed in responding to an RTI application.

Impact Justification

Procedural RTI appeal order with no market impact or regulatory changes. Appeal disposed of as infructuous after confirming timely response was provided by CPIO.