Description
RTI appeal dismissed as requested information regarding Sahara Q Shop Scheme not maintained by SEBI and transferred to relevant authorities.
Summary
SEBI’s Appellate Authority dismissed Appeal No. 6626 of 2025 filed by Urmila Devi under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The appellant sought information regarding Sahara Q Shop Scheme and money collected under this scheme. SEBI stated that the requested information is not maintained by the organization. The application was transferred to Economic Offence Wing (EOW), UP and Registrar of Companies (RoC, Mumbai), but EOW returned it stating they also did not have the information.
Key Points
- Appeal filed by Urmila Devi on November 11, 2025 (received November 19, 2025)
- Original RTI application received by SEBI on September 03, 2025
- SEBI responded on October 31, 2025 stating information not maintained
- Application transferred to EOW, UP and RoC, Mumbai on September 05, 2025 per Section 6(3) of RTI Act
- EOW returned application on October 27, 2025 stating no information available
- Appeal dismissed on December 12, 2025 by Ruchi Chojer, Appellate Authority
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced.
Compliance Requirements
No compliance requirements. This is an administrative order on an RTI appeal.
Important Dates
- September 03, 2025: RTI application received by SEBI
- September 05, 2025: Application transferred to EOW, UP and RoC, Mumbai
- October 27, 2025: EOW returned application to SEBI
- October 31, 2025: SEBI’s response to RTI application
- November 11, 2025: Appeal filed by appellant
- November 19, 2025: Appeal received by Appellate Authority
- December 12, 2025: Appeal dismissed
Impact Assessment
This is a procedural RTI matter with no impact on market operations, trading, or compliance requirements. The order affirms SEBI’s position that it cannot provide information not in its possession, citing Central Information Commission precedent (Sh. Pattipati Rama Murthy vs. CPIO, SEBI, July 8, 2013). No action required by market participants.
Impact Justification
Administrative RTI appeal matter with no market or regulatory impact; information not available with SEBI