Description

RTI appeal filed by Jameskutty Joseph against CPIO, SEBI, Mumbai regarding complaint SEBIE/KL25/ALAP/040961 involving KFIN Technologies, dismissed as time barred under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act.

Summary

Appeal No. 6739 of 2026 was filed by Jameskutty Joseph before SEBI’s Appellate Authority under the Right to Information Act, 2005, against CPIO, SEBI, Mumbai. The appeal was dismissed as time barred, as it was filed beyond the 30-day period stipulated under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act. The appellant sought documents related to complaint SEBIE/KL25/ALAP/040961 involving KFIN Technologies Pvt Ltd and Share Certificate No. 2041631.

Key Points

  • RTI application was filed on November 18, 2025, and responded to by CPIO on December 09, 2025
  • First appeal (Reg. No. SEBIH/A/E/26/00059) was filed on February 09, 2026, well beyond the 30-day deadline
  • Appellant did not request condonation of delay or provide reasons for the delay
  • Appeal dismissed as time barred under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act
  • Appellate Authority also reviewed the appeal on merit despite dismissal
  • Appellant sought eight categories of documents related to KFIN Technologies’ handling of a share certificate dispatch complaint

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is an individual RTI appellate order with no broader regulatory implications.

Compliance Requirements

No new compliance requirements for market participants. The order is specific to this RTI appeal and its procedural dismissal.

Important Dates

  • RTI Application filed: November 18, 2025
  • CPIO response: December 09, 2025
  • Deadline for first appeal: January 08, 2026 (30 days from CPIO response)
  • First appeal actually filed: February 09, 2026 (time barred)

Impact Assessment

This order has no market-wide impact. It is an individual RTI matter concerning share certificate handling by KFIN Technologies Pvt Ltd and related SEBI/BSE correspondence. The dismissal is purely procedural and does not set new precedent beyond standard RTI timeline enforcement.

Impact Justification

Individual RTI appeal dismissed on procedural grounds (time bar); no market-wide regulatory changes or compliance requirements for market participants.