Description
RTI appeal dismissed as respondent adequately addressed queries regarding vigilance complaint status which was closed as it did not pertain to corruption against SEBI employees.
Summary
SEBI’s Appellate Authority dismissed Appeal No. 6622 of 2025 filed by Sapankumar Rathi under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The appellant had sought information about the status of vigilance complaint no. VIGILANCE/2025/332028 and questioned why he was unable to check the complaint status. The CPIO informed that the complaint was closed as it was not a vigilance complaint against SEBI employees. The Appellate Authority held that the respondent adequately addressed the queries and that RTI proceedings cannot adjudicate the correctness of information provided.
Key Points
- Appeal filed on November 19, 2025 against CPIO’s response dated October 23, 2025
- Original RTI application filed October 03, 2025 regarding vigilance complaint status
- Complaint no. VIGILANCE/2025/332028 was closed as it was not a corruption complaint against SEBI employees
- Vigilance Complaint Portal is meant only for lodging corruption complaints against SEBI employees
- Appellant challenged response as incomplete, misleading or false information
- Appellate Authority cited Narendra Tyagi vs. Assistant Director case (December 06, 2023) from Delhi High Court
- RTI proceedings cannot adjudicate correctness of information provided by CPIO
- Appeal dismissed on December 12, 2025 by Ruchi Chojer, Appellate Authority
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced. This is an administrative order disposing of an RTI appeal.
Compliance Requirements
No compliance requirements for market participants. This matter pertains to RTI Act procedures and does not impose any obligations on regulated entities.
Important Dates
- October 03, 2025: RTI application filed
- October 23, 2025: CPIO response provided
- November 19, 2025: Appeal filed (Reg. No. SEBIH/A/E/25/00298)
- December 12, 2025: Appeal dismissed
Impact Assessment
This order has no impact on market operations, trading, listed entities, or market participants. It is a procedural matter concerning RTI Act implementation at SEBI and clarifies that the Vigilance Complaint Portal is exclusively for corruption complaints against SEBI employees. The order reinforces that RTI proceedings are limited to providing information and cannot determine the correctness or validity of information supplied by the CPIO.
Impact Justification
Administrative RTI appeal matter with no market impact or regulatory changes affecting market participants