Description
RTI Act appeal by Nareshkumar Ramniklal Doshi regarding recovery proceedings and identity verification of alleged defaulter.
Summary
Nareshkumar Ramniklal Doshi filed Appeal No. 6634 of 2025 before SEBI’s Appellate Authority under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The appeal arose from an RTI application dated September 21, 2025, seeking information about recovery proceedings initiated against him. The appellant claims that recovery actions were taken against him due to misuse of his PAN by a fraudulent person who shares a similar name and was a director in Safal Herbs Ltd. The CPIO responded on October 23, 2025, stating that the queries sought clarification/opinion rather than “Information” as defined under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act.
Key Points
- RTI application filed on September 21, 2025 (received September 26, 2025)
- CPIO responded on October 23, 2025
- Appeal filed on November 22, 2025 (received November 25, 2025)
- Appellant seeks information regarding alleged identity fraud involving misuse of PAN card
- Appellant’s bank account allegedly seized in recovery proceedings
- Alleged defaulter “N R Doshi” claimed to be a different person, director in Safal Herbs Ltd.
- CPIO rejected queries as seeking clarification/opinion, not information under RTI Act
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced by this order.
Compliance Requirements
No new compliance requirements. This is an individual appeal case under the RTI Act regarding recovery proceedings.
Important Dates
- September 21, 2025: RTI application filed
- September 26, 2025: Application received by SEBI
- October 23, 2025: CPIO’s response
- November 22, 2025: Appeal filed
- November 25, 2025: Appeal received by Appellate Authority
- December 15, 2025: Order date
Impact Assessment
This is an individual RTI appeal with no market-wide impact. The case involves recovery proceedings against an individual who claims mistaken identity. The matter is procedural in nature, relating to information disclosure under the RTI Act rather than substantive market regulations. No impact on trading, listing, or broader market operations.
Impact Justification
Individual RTI appeal case with no market-wide implications or regulatory changes