Description

SEBI Appellate Authority disposes RTI Appeal No. 6729 of 2026 filed by Vivek Tripathi as infructuous, after confirming the CPIO had responded within the stipulated timeframe.

Summary

The SEBI Appellate Authority under the RTI Act disposed of Appeal No. 6729 of 2026 filed by Vivek Tripathi. The appellant had claimed non-receipt of a response to his RTI application dated December 29, 2025. The Appellate Authority found that the CPIO had issued a reply dated January 30, 2026, within the statutory timeframe, and the appeal was accordingly declared infructuous.

Key Points

  • Appellant Vivek Tripathi filed an RTI application on December 29, 2025, received by SEBI on January 01, 2026.
  • Appeal dated January 31, 2026 was received by the Office of Appellate Authority on February 04, 2026.
  • CPIO issued a response dated January 30, 2026, dispatched via Registered Post and delivered to the appellant on February 06, 2026.
  • The response was also uploaded on the RTI portal.
  • Appellate Authority confirmed the reply was provided within the time stipulated under the RTI Act.
  • Appeal disposed of as infructuous; appellant retains the right to file a fresh appeal if unsatisfied with the reply.

Regulatory Changes

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

Compliance Requirements

No new compliance requirements for market participants. The order is specific to the RTI appeal between the appellant and SEBI’s CPIO.

Important Dates

  • December 29, 2025: RTI application filed by appellant.
  • January 01, 2026: RTI application received by SEBI.
  • January 30, 2026: CPIO response issued.
  • January 31, 2026: Appeal filed by appellant.
  • February 04, 2026: Appeal received by Office of Appellate Authority.
  • February 06, 2026: CPIO response delivered to appellant.
  • February 26, 2026: Appellate Authority order disposing the appeal.

Impact Assessment

No market or operational impact. This order pertains solely to an individual RTI appeal and has no implications for market participants, listed entities, or trading operations.

Impact Justification

Routine RTI appeal disposal with no market-wide regulatory changes or compliance requirements for market participants.