Description

SEBI Appellate Authority disposes RTI Appeal No. 6804 of 2026 filed by Manoj as infructuous after finding the CPIO's reply, temporarily inaccessible due to technical issues on the RTI MIS portal, is now viewable.

Summary

The SEBI Appellate Authority has disposed of RTI Appeal No. 6804 of 2026 filed by Manoj against the CPIO, SEBI, Mumbai. The appellant had complained that the CPIO’s reply to his RTI application was not accessible on the RTI MIS portal. It was found that the inaccessibility was due to temporary technical issues with the RTI MIS portal during March 17–18, 2026, and that the reply is now viewable. The appeal was accordingly disposed of as infructuous.

Key Points

  • Appellant Manoj filed an RTI application on March 10, 2026, received via the RTI MIS portal
  • CPIO responded by letter dated March 17, 2026, within the stipulated RTI Act timeline
  • Appellant filed this appeal on March 18, 2026 (Reg. No. SEBIH/A/E/26/00110), stating the reply was not opening on the portal
  • Technical issues in the RTI MIS portal during March 17–18, 2026 caused RTI responses uploaded on those dates to be inaccessible to applicants
  • The Appellate Authority confirmed the reply is currently viewable and enclosed a copy with the order
  • Appeal disposed of as infructuous since the CPIO complied within the statutory timeframe

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a procedural disposal of an individual RTI appeal.

Compliance Requirements

No new compliance requirements for market participants. The CPIO was found to have responded within the time stipulated under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Important Dates

  • March 10, 2026: RTI application filed by appellant
  • March 17, 2026: CPIO response letter issued
  • March 17–18, 2026: Technical issues on RTI MIS portal causing inaccessibility of responses
  • March 18, 2026: Appellant filed this appeal (Reg. No. SEBIH/A/E/26/00110)
  • April 10, 2026: Appellate Authority order disposing of appeal

Impact Assessment

No market or operational impact. This is an administrative RTI appeal concerning a portal accessibility issue that has since been resolved. The order has no implications for market participants, listed entities, or intermediaries. It highlights a temporary technical glitch in SEBI’s RTI MIS portal during March 17–18, 2026.

Impact Justification

Routine RTI appeal disposal with no market, trading, or regulatory policy implications. The matter was resolved due to a technical portal issue and has no broader impact on market participants.