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MP High Court Directs State Information Commission to File RTI Appeal Status in a Week
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jabalpur
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 03:37 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the State Information Commission to submit a detailed status report on pending second appeals within one week, citing significant delays.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken cognizance of the delays in the disposal of second appeals under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. A single-judge bench presided over by Justice Vishal Mishra issued these directives while hearing a petition filed by Prashant Tripathi.
The court specifically directed the State Information Commission to present a comprehensive report on the status of all pending second appeals within a period of one week. This move aims to address the backlog and ensure timely justice for applicants seeking information from public authorities.
The case, which has been pending for approximately 14 months, highlights the ongoing challenges in the RTI mechanism in the state. The High Court's intervention underscores the judicial commitment to upholding the transparency and accountability mandated by the RTI Act.
The court specifically directed the State Information Commission to present a comprehensive report on the status of all pending second appeals within a period of one week. This move aims to address the backlog and ensure timely justice for applicants seeking information from public authorities.
The case, which has been pending for approximately 14 months, highlights the ongoing challenges in the RTI mechanism in the state. The High Court's intervention underscores the judicial commitment to upholding the transparency and accountability mandated by the RTI Act.