The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) First Appellate Authority (FAA) ruled that there is no obligation to recreate publicly accessible CIRP records under the RTI Act, rejecting a claim for information.
IBBI FAA Declines RTI Appeal on CIRP Records
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India’s (IBBI) First Appellate Authority (FAA) recently ruled on an RTI appeal concerning publicly accessible Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) records. The FAA clarified that the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) is not required to recreate information already available to the public.
The appeal was dismissed in regard to a claim amounting to ₹74,500, underscoring the principle that information that is already publicly accessible does not necessitate duplication or recreation. This ruling aligns with the transparency objectives under the RTI Act, emphasizing prudent management of public resources.
For legal practitioners, this ruling has implications for the handling of RTI requests, particularly concerning information that is readily available. Lawyers advising clients on RTI matters should ensure that such claims are grounded in actual needs for information that is not already accessible.
Citations
- IBBI FAA Order (2026) No. 456/2026
