The SEBI Appellate Authority upheld the reply of the CPIO stating that requested PACL land allotment records are not in SEBI's possession, maintaining the integrity of the RTI process.
SEBI Appellate Authority Dismisses PACL RTI Appeal
The SEBI Appellate Authority has upheld the response from the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) regarding an RTI request for PACL land allotment records. The authority confirmed that the requested records were not in SEBI's possession, thus SEBI cannot fabricate or invent information that isn't available.
This ruling underscores the limitations of governmental bodies under the Right to Information Act (RTI). It restated the principle that public authorities are obligated to provide genuine information and that they cannot create or invent records on behalf of entities such as PACL.
This decision serves as a vital reminder of the procedural boundaries for RTI requests and the necessity for public authorities to maintain transparency without overstepping their informational capabilities. Legal practitioners should keep this in mind when submitting RTI applications to ensure realistic expectations of the information that can be provided.
Citations
- SEBI Appellate Authority Order (2026)
