Description

RTI appeal by Amisha Baghel seeking Phase 2 marks for SEBI Officer Grade A Recruitment 2024. Appellate Authority dismissed the appeal finding no deficiency in the respondent's response, as the information was available in the public domain on the SEBI website.

Summary

The Appellate Authority under the Right to Information Act, 2005 disposed of Appeal No. 6720 of 2026 filed by Amisha Baghel against CPIO, SEBI, Mumbai. The appellant had sought her Phase 2 marks (Paper 1 and Paper 2) for the SEBI Officer Grade A Recruitment 2024. The respondent directed the appellant to the SEBI website’s careers section where the information is publicly available. The Appellate Authority found no deficiency in the respondent’s response and dismissed the appeal.

Key Points

  • Appellant Amisha Baghel (Registration No. 47603xxxxx, Roll No. 129100xxx) filed an RTI application on January 11, 2026 seeking Phase 2 marks for SEBI Officer Grade A Recruitment 2024
  • The CPIO responded on February 03, 2026, informing that the information is available on the SEBI website under the ‘Careers’ section along with a direct link
  • The appellant filed an appeal (Reg. No. SEBIH/A/E/26/00041) on February 03, 2026, claiming incomplete, misleading, or false information was provided
  • The appellant contended that the web link provided by the respondent was not opening
  • The Appellate Authority verified that the web link was correct and operational
  • The Appellate Authority relied on the Central Information Commission’s decision dated December 22, 2022 (Kul Bhushan Jain vs. CPIO, SEBI), affirming that information available on a website is in the public domain and no further action is warranted

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a routine administrative RTI appeal disposal with no implications for market regulations or compliance frameworks.

Compliance Requirements

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

Important Dates

  • January 11, 2026: RTI application filed by the appellant
  • February 03, 2026: Respondent (CPIO) replied to the RTI application
  • February 03, 2026: Appellant filed the appeal (Reg. No. SEBIH/A/E/26/00041)
  • February 26, 2026: Appellate Authority order issued

Impact Assessment

This order has no impact on markets, investors, or regulated entities. It is a purely administrative RTI matter concerning an individual candidate’s request for their own exam scores in a SEBI recruitment process. The Appellate Authority’s guidance reaffirms the principle that publicly available information on official websites satisfies RTI disclosure obligations. The relevant results can be accessed at: https://www.sebi.gov.in/sebiweb/results/result_grade_A_phase_2_and_interview_2024.html

Impact Justification

Administrative RTI appeal concerning an individual's request for personal exam marks in SEBI Grade A recruitment. No market, trading, or regulatory implications. Matter resolved by pointing to publicly available information on SEBI website.