Raj Kumar Goyal is being sworn in as new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) on December 15 by the President. He is former 1990 batch IAS officer of UT cadre.

The President has named eight Information Commissioners in the CIC. They are Mssrs Surendra Singh Meena,Ashutosh Chaturvedi, Swagat Das, Mrs Sudha Rani Relangi, P R Ramesh, Khushwant Singh Sethi, Ms Jaya Varma Sinha, and Sanjeev Kumar Jindal.

Grapevine has it that Raj Kumar Goyal is being appointed new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC). He is former 1990 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

IAS Shishir Gupta,a 2020-batch AGMUT cadre officer currently serving as District Collector of Shopian has launched a pioneering Springshed Climate Adaptability Project in the Zainapora block to combat water scarcity and strengthen climate resilience.The initiative aims to rejuvenate natural springs,recharge groundwater,improve irrigation systems and promote sustainable farming practices with livelihood security in one of the district’s most water stressed regions.

Approved under NABARD’s climate and natural resource management grants.The project combines traditional knowledge with scientific methods ensuring safe drinking water, sustained irrigation and protecting the cultural heritage linked to natural water sources.Apart from that the initiative also seeks to preserve the cultural and ecological significance of natural springs, which have supported communities in Shopian for generations.

Covering 11 villages across nearly 300 hectares,the three-year project is being implemented through a convergence of key departments,Rural  Development,Agriculture,Horticulture,Jal Shakti and Irrigation.It is expected to directly benefit more than 30,000 residents significantly improving water availability and boosting agricultural and horticultural productivity.

A major pillar of the initiative is the creation of water harvesting structures and upgraded irrigation systems,enabling farmers to bring more land under cultivation.For Zainapora long affected by seasonal water shortages,this intervention promises to unlock long-delayed agricultural growth and economic stability.

Additionally Community participation is central to the project’s design,village-level committees have already been formed and are actively involved in planning and monitoring activities.Recently,29 committee members participated in an exposure visit to a developed springshed area,gaining practical insights into climate adaptive farming and sustainable water management.

DC Shishir Gupta’s initiative also addresses the region’s chronic challenge of illicit crop cultivation by offering reliable irrigation and alternative livelihood opportunities.By restoring water security and empowering local communities,the project is set to reshape Zainapora into a thriving,resilient and sustainable agricultural hub.

IAS Shishir Gupta initiative brings a new wave of change,promising reliable water and better livelihoods for thousands in Zainapora.

There are whispers about Expansion of AgniVeer to 1 lakh annually by mid-2026, with “Bhairav battalions” for LAC reinforcements.

The voluntary retirement of Shashikant Yashwant Mane has been accepted from the IRS(C&IT). He was Asstt Commissioner and was posted in the Mumbai Zone.

Prem Singh Meena, ED, RITES, has been selected for the post of Director (Projects), RITES Limited at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on December 12, 2025. As many as 12 persons were interviewed for the same.

COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi  has reiterated three-phase transformation to 2047, predicting “enterprise-scale” autonomous systems by 2030.

Speculation around upcoming reshuffles centers on potential senior-level adjustments in CBIC and Income Tax ahead of Budget 2026 (expected February 2026), driven by the need to align leadership with new tax reforms. Whispers in tax circles suggest possible promotions for mid-level IRS officers (Joint/Deputy Commissioners) to fill gaps from recent retirements, with a focus on digital compliance experts for GST and Customs zones. Predictions include a mid-2026 reshuffle post-GST 2.0 implementation to integrate AI-driven enforcement teams in DRI. These are based on informal discussions in tax forums and no official confirmation exists. 

Two ITS officers have declined to avail promotion to SAG. They are s Singh Panesar and Brajesh Kumar. The DoT has revoked their promotion and now both officers will remain in JAG.as per Order, these officers will not be considered for promotion till November 2026.

The central deputation tenure of Manashvi Kumar working as Joint Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare has been extended for a period of two years beyond March 14, 2026. He is a 2004 batch IAS officer of Punjab cadre.

The central deputation tenure of Kartikeya Goel working as DCO/DCR, Chhattisgarh cadre has been extended upto August 2028. He is a 2010 batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.

Ms Anju Arora, currently posted in the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has been promoted as Senior Private Secretary.

In a proactive push to boost compliance ahead of the new assessment year, the Income Tax Department rolled out its NUDGE 2.0 outreach program in Indore today, zeroing in on accurate reporting of foreign assets and income in tax returns.

Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS) Bharti Singh and JCIT (TDS) Indore Sanjiv Kumar were present. The session—coordinated with Additional DIT (Investigation) Indore and JDIT (FAIU) Bhopal—drew a packed house of taxpayers, both in-person and virtually. Speakers, including JCIT Kumar, DDIT (Inv.) Rishi Kumar, ITO (TDS)-1 Priya Ranjan, and ITI Jai Shankar Jha, unpacked the intricacies of Schedules FA and FSI for AY 2025-26 with a crisp presentation.

Attendees got a hands-on roadmap: step-by-step filing tips, pitfalls to dodge—like sloppy disclosures on ESOPs and overseas stocks—and stark warnings on penalties for omissions. Queries flew thick and fast, especially around employee stock options and foreign equities, with experts fielding them on the spot to nods of approval.

The vibe? Electric and grateful. “The guidance was crystal clear—simple, thorough, and a game-changer,” one participant raved, echoing the crowd’s praise. Organizers jotted down sharp suggestions from the floor, signaling more tailored sessions ahead.

As the first stop on the CBDT’s nationwide list, this Indore kickoff underscores the department’s nudge toward seamless, error-free filings—potentially saving taxpayers headaches and hefty fines. Watch for more NUDGE stops rolling out soon.

 Introduction of Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 (December 1, 2025) replaces GST compensation cess on sin goods like pan masala with a machine-based monthly cess, plus higher tobacco excise to maintain revenue post-rationalization.

 Deloitte’s AI-powered Tax Pragya platform (launched December 10, 2025) enhances research in Income Tax, GST, and Transfer Pricing using vast databases—gaining traction for efficiency. Changing Trends: Move to provisional 90% refunds for inverted duty structures via system-driven analysis; taxpayer base grew to 1.51 crore in 2025.

 ITAT rulings (Jaipur, Agra, Ahmedabad benches) treat the ₹25 lakh leave encashment exemption (Budget 2023) as retrospective, allowing pre-2023 retirees to reclaim taxes via revised returns. This revolutionises relief for ~1 million retirees; aligns with middle-class focus.

 Income Tax notices now exclusively online (SMS, email, e-filing portal)—no postal delivery, effective December 2025. X discussions highlight GSTR-9 improvements like better tax payment visibility via DRC-07. Speculations are, Budget 2026 may introduce TDS-like certificates for GST input reconciliation, eliminating mandatory GSTR-2B matching.

 IFSC units enjoy 100% tax holiday (10/15 years till 2030), no TDS/GST on internal transactions, and zero STT/CTT—driving foreign inflows and job creation (1 lakh+ high-skill roles projected). There is a new Trend of Corporates/HNIs shifting to GIFT for forex hedging and global investments.

CJI Kant’s directive ends “midnight hearings” and out-of-turn listings for senior advocates (e.g., no special treatment for Kapil Sibal or Abhishek Singhvi), promoting equality. This will boost public trust but may face resistance from bar associations. AI and digital reforms, with 83% police stations now CCTV-equipped (India Justice Report 2025). Whispers of expanding e-Courts Phase III (2023-2027) to include virtual mediation in tribunals, potentially resolving 10 lakh cases annually.

 Signed for advanced space research in astronomy/astrophysics. PI: Prof. Sarita Vig (IIST); SAC PI:  Vipin Kumar. Focus: Space application problems.

 Announced to launch PhD programs in clinical research/medical innovation, strengthening India’s biomedical R&D ecosystem.

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has advertised the post of Deputy Adviser (PHE) on deputation basis. Details can be availed from  https://jalshakti-ddws.gov.in.

Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has invited applications for the post of Environmental Engineer on deputation basis. Second phase of applications must reach latest by December 15 while the third phase must reach latest by December 31.

Four Scientist-G posts in Anusandhan National Research Foundation have been advertised. Applications must reach latest by December 31, 2025.

Post of Court Master has been advertised by Department of Water Resources, RD & GR for Krishna Water Resources Tribunal (KWRT) on deputation basis. Applications must reach the latest by January 19, 2025.

Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) is seeking to hire Managers /Assistant Managers (Electrical Engineering & Extra Low Voltage). Applications must reach latest by December 12, 2025. Details can be availed from www.rlda.indianrailways.gov.in.

Last date to apply for two posts of Associate Professor and one post each of Library and Documentation Officer, Deputy Curator and Conservator in Dr Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC) has been extended. Applications must reach latest by January 31, 2026.

Offline examination for sixteen vacancies of Senior Veterinary Officer in Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Andaman & Nicobar Administration will be held on December 21, 2025. The session will be held at Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Jaipur,  Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Ranchi, Vishakhapatnam and Port Blair from 9.30 am to 11.30 am.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has invited applications to fill two posts of Additional General Manager and Joint General Manager (Civil) for Secunderabad and Vijayawada. Details can be availed from https://indianrailways.gov.in/.

World Bank has advertised the post of Senior Evaluation Officer for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by January 5, 2026.

Arpan Kumar, who is presently serving as Deputy Chief Engineer (Track-II), Central Railway, has been selected for deputation to Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation Limited (MRVC) as Additional General Manager (Civil) for a period of five years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Anurag Anand, who is presently serving as Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Dy. CSTE), Headquarters, Northern Railway (NR), has been selected for deputation to Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) as General Manager (Signal & Telecommunication) in New Delhi for a period of five years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

LVSS Patrudu, who is presently serving as Principal Chief Personnel Officer (PCPO) (CHOD), East Coast Railway (ECoR), has been transferred to South Coast Railway (SCoR) and posted in the capacity. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Sanjay Kumar, who is presently serving as Chief Personnel Officer (CPO), East Central Railway (ECR), has been transferred to East Coast Railway (ECoR) and posted as Principal Chief Personnel Officer (PCPO) (CHOD). He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

 

Raj Kumar Wankhede, who is presently serving as Chief Planning and Design Engineer (CPDE) in Central Railway (CR), has been transferred to North Central Railway (NCR) and posted as Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) [CAO (C)]. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Himanshu Goswami, who is presently serving as Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) [CAO (C)], North Central Railway (NCR), has been transferred to Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) and posted as Principal Chief Engineer (PCE). He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Rajesh Kumar, who is presently serving in North Central Railway (NCR), has been transferred to North Eastern Railway (NER) and posted as Principal Chief Operations Manager (PCOM) (CHOD). He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

IAS officers have been given new postings in major administrative reshuffle. Mayank Warwade has been posted as Secretary, Planning and Development Department and will continue to hold the additional charge of Enquiry Commissioner, while Shirsat Kapil Ashok will handle additional charge of Managing Director, Bihar State Fruit and Vegetable Development Corporation. Similarly, Dharmendra Kumar is appointed as Director, Social Security; Upendra Prasad as Additional Secretary, Labor Resources and Migrant Labor Welfare Department; Naveen Kumar Singh as Director, Panchayati Raj; Dr Vidya Nand Singh as Director, Handloom (Industries Department); Sunil Kumar-1 as Director, Planning and Training; Aditya Prakash as Additional Secretary, Panchayati Raj Department; Amit Kumar Pandey as Executive Director, State Health Society with additional charge of Additional Secretary, Health Department; Shyam Bihari Meena as Additional Secretary, Bihar State Planning Board; Sunil Kumar as Managing Director, Bihar State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation; Suharsh Bhagat as Director, Land Records and Survey; Aman Sameer as Director, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises; Manish Kumar Meena as Director, Mines; Tushar Singla as Director, Fisheries; Vijay Kumar as Additional Secretary, Education Department; Manoj Kumar Rajak as Additional Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department; Dhananjay Kumar as Additional Secretary, Health Department; Arif Ahsan as State Transport Commissioner; Anil Kumar as Director, Information and Public Relations with additional charge of Managing Director, Bihar State Samvad Samiti; Kumar Anurag as Managing Director, Bihar State Building Construction Corporation Limited with additional charge of Joint Secretary, Building Construction Department; Sumit Kumar as Project Director, Bihar AIDS Control Society with additional charge of Mission Director, Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali; Saurabh Suman Yadav will take charge as Director, Agriculture; Naveen Kumar as Project Director, Bihar Education Project Council; Yatendra Kumar Pal as Managing Director, Bihar State Text Book Publishing Corporation Limited; Vikram Virkar as Director, Primary Education; Priyanka Rani: Director, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Welfare. Akash Chaudhary as Deputy Development Commissioner-cum-CEO, Begusarai; Neelima Sahu as Deputy Development Commissioner-cum-CEO, Nawada; Niharika Chhavi as Deputy Development Commissioner-cum-CEO, Buxar; Nishant Sihara as Sub-Divisional Officer, Motihari Sadar, East Champaran; Pradhuman Singh Yadav as SDO, Katihar; Anjali Sharma as SDO, Areraj, East Champaran; Shipra Vijay Kumar Chaudhary as SDO, Ara Sadar, Bhojpur; Dr Neha Kumari as SDO, Sasaram, Rohtas, as Krishna Chandra Gupta is now SDO, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur.

Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, Judge of the Sikkim High Court, has been appointed to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court consequent upon the retirement of incumbent Justice Biswanath Somadder on December 14, 2025.

Justice Arvind Kumar Verma, Additional Judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court, has been appointed as Judge of that High Court.

Prannoy Sharma, who is presently at foreign assignment at Universal Postal Union, Switzerland, has been granted proforma promotion to the Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) of Indian Postal Service. He is a 1998 batch IPoS officer.

Two IAS Officers in West Bengal: Ms Bandana Pokhriyal of 2016 batch and Ms Divya Murugesan of 2017 batch have been appointed as Joint Chief Electoral Officer.

Six IAS officers have been given new responsibilities in Bihar. Rajiv Roshan has been appointed as Secretary, Higher Education Department, while Himanshu Kumar Rai will join as Commissioner, Darbhanga Division, with additional charge of Tirhut and Saran divisions. Similarly, Avnish Kumar Singh Commissioner, Munger Division, will also hold charge of Commissioner, Bhagalpur Division; Kaushal Kishore joins as Secretary, Youth, Employment and Skill Development; Nilesh Ramchandra Deore as Special Secretary, Civil Aviation, Patna and will continue to hold additional charge of MD, Bihar Medical Services and Ajay Yadav, Secretary, De-addiction, Excise and Registration, has been relieved of the additional charge of all posts under Education Department. 

Rajesh Kumar, ED (Finance), REC Limited has been selected for the post of Director (Finance), REC Limited at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on December 13, 2025. As many as 12 persons were interviewed for the same.

Seven IAS officers have been reshuffled in Punjab. Tejveer Singh has been appointed as Additional Chief Secretary, Technical Education & Industrial Training, while Manvesh Singh Sidhu will take over as Administrative Secretary, Labour and in addition Secretary, Revenue & Rehabilitation and in addition Commissioner, Roopnagar Division, Roopnagar relieving Mrs. Gurpreet Kaur Sapra of the additional charge. Similarly, Arun Sekhri, Commissioner, Ferozepur Division, has been relieved of the additional charge of Commissioner, Jalandhar Division and given responsibility of Commissioner, Faridkot Division; Manjit Singh Brar takes over as Administrative Secretary, Local Government; Ramvir, Secretary, Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board and in addition Administrative Secretary, Information & Public Relations, will also handle charge of Commissioner, Jalandhar Division, Jalandhar; Rubinderjit Singh Brar, Additional CEO, Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion, was assigned additional charge of Additional Secretary, NRI Affairs, and  Ms Sonam,currently posted at the Department of Excise & Taxation, will also hold charge of Joint Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Patiala.

REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has successfully completed post-issuance assurance for its Green Bonds worth USD 500 million (ECB 74) issued in September 2024 and JPY 61.10 billion (ECB 66) issued in January 2024 — under its Green Finance Framework. The independent verification, conducted in accordance with the International Capital Market Association (ICMA)’s Green Bond Principles confirmed that the entire net proceeds from both the issuances have been fully allocated to eligible projects consistent with REC’s Green Finance Framework.

REC’s inaugural Green Bond Impact Report (FY 2025) reflects a maturing green-finance ecosystem where accountability is as important as ambition. Developed through close technical collaboration and international benchmarking, including expert support from the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), the report builds on GGGI’s earlier role in reaffirming REC’s Green Finance Framework as part of the Second Party Opinion (SPO) process ahead of the issuances.

This continued collaboration supported REC in aligning its post-issuance assurance process and impact report with evolving ICMA standards and global best practices. The report introduces a dual approach to measuring renewable energy and climate benefits — distinguishing between financed impact, representing REC’s proportional contribution based on its financed share of total project cost, and enabled impact, capturing the additional generation and abatement achieved beyond REC’s financed share.

During FY 2025, the portfolio of 11 operational projects delivered 0.87 million tCO₂ of financed reductions and 1.34 million tCO₂ of enabled reductions, supported by approximately 1 billion kWh of financed renewable generation across 2,032 MW of total installed capacity. By disclosing both, REC strengthens transparency on how its financing influences decarbonization outcomes — a step aligned with evolving global investor expectations. Avoided emissions are calculated using India’s official Combined Margin emission factor of 0.861 tCO₂/MWh for all grid-connected projects. One exception is a 7 MW solar project, which follows small-scale CDM guidance and uses the import-adjusted weighted average emission factor (0.727 tCO₂/MWh) instead. This ensures the calculations follow the most appropriate method for each project type.

REC’s internal data-controls framework ensures impact attribution remains transparent and verifiable. Foreclosed projects are excluded from impact attribution, while under-construction assets record zero impact until commissioning. These safeguards, combined with independent verification aligned with ICMA’s Green Bond Principles, reinforce the integrity of REC’s reporting system and ensure audit readiness.

REC’s green bond portfolio spans India’s clean-energy heartlands, with projects distributed across multiple states and technologies. On a combined (financed and enabled) basis, Rajasthan accounted for 70.9 % of total emission reductions, followed by Gujarat (16 %), Karnataka (5.1 %), and Bihar (3.6 %), with additional contributions from Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Maharashtra.

The portfolio (including under construction projects) reflects balanced diversification — spanning renewable energy, biogas, pumped storage, and low carbon mobility (e-buses and Mumbai Metro) — ensuring both resilience and scale in India’s energy transition.

 “This post-issuance assurance reinforces REC’s commitment to sustainable finance and climate accountability, not just for access to energy but for enabling green jobs and market transformations”, shared Harsh Baweja , Director (Finance), REC Ltd.

 “GGGI will continue to leverage its global expertise to support more partners like REC Ltd. in catalyzing the billions needed for India’s green transition”, highlighted Soumya Garnaik, India Country Representative, GGGI. 

Vamsi Rama Mohan Burra, Director (Projects), Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), has been selected for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on December 13, 2025. As many as nine persons were interviewed for the same.

Tech Mahindra (TCS-like MNC with USA/Europe ops) merged two European subsidiaries (LCC North Central Europe B.V. and LCC Europe B.V.) effective April 1, 2026, to cut costs and compliance risks. FY25 turnover for LCC NCE: ₹13.67 crore.

Broader M&A speculations include Temasek in talks for a 5% stake in Quest Global (US$4.6B valuation, up from US$1.8B in 2023; India IPO ahead). Ashoka Buildcon acquired Ashoka Concessions for ₹667 crore, consolidating India-USA infrastructure ties.

Ramanuj Mukherjee highlighted a “quiet shift” in global finance: MNCs like JPMorgan (55,000 India employees, 20% global workforce) and Citi (32,000+) expanding 5-7% annually in India for FP&A, risk, and AI finance roles. Prediction: 4.25-4.5 lakh new GCC jobs in 2025, hitting 2.5-2.8M by 2030—positioning India as the “execution engine” rivaling the IT boom. Whispers of 170+ Fortune 500 firms accelerating this.

Ajai Kumar Shukla has been appointed as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of PNB Housing Finance Limited.

Mrs Meenal Shrirang Patwardhan has been designated as Managing Director and Chairman of Chambal Breweries & Distilleries Limited.

 

Trevor Valentine Dsouza has been designated as Whole-Time Director of Chambal Breweries & Distilleries Limited.

 

Mrs Neha Shukla has been designated as Independent Director of Chambal Breweries & Distilleries Limited.

 

Jay Kumar Shaw has been appointed as Independent Director of Chambal Breweries & Distilleries Limited.

 

Jaykumar Chavada has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Silverline Technologies Limited.

 

Ms Nishaben Manishkumar Patel has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) of Silverline Technologies Limited.

Parmeshvar Namdev Dhangarae has been appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Take Solutions Limited.

 

Ms Aarti Singh has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director of Silverline Technologies Limited.

Sodha Mosim Abhubakhar has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Silverline Technologies Limited.

Ms Sathya Venkatachalam  has resigned from the position of  Independent Director of Norris Medicines Limited.

Indigo’s human-caused crisis

The Indigo has taken the entire country for a ride and no concrete action is being taken against them.  Nothing seems to be happening on the ground. A classic case of mis-management by a private airline causing widespread dissatisfaction to lakhs of citizens-largely Indian but also foreigners.India’s image has been badly hit.

The government has ordered 10% reduction of Indigo flights with the resultant business to be apportioned among other  airlines.But,is that enough considering the degree of culpability of criminal negligence ?

Did the DGCA as the regulatory authority not know about the impending disaster,especially the demerits of building a monopoly situation by way of higher prices,reduced choice, inadequate services for passengers due to lack of competitive pressure?

Perhaps,this single “monopoly”factor made the airline so arrogant  that they treated travellers as “customers or commodities ”,not passengers.Profit was their sole motive.Passengers have a sense of ownership.This is not acceptable to them.

Should the case not be covered under the Consumer Protection Act? Refund is being talked about.Why should Indigo not give compensation for causing widespread hardships to thousands of suffering passengers who are feeling cheated,misled and financially wronged.Let the compensation be 3 to 4 times the refund amount.

Also, most importantly,in order to remove monopoly/duopoly, why not introduce more private players for providing better services at competitive prices? What is the role of the competition commission of India in investigating abuse of  dominance and protecting consumers’ interests.? It is a wake-up call.

A K Saxena (Former civil servant)

Is it mandatory to have SEBI registered license for teaching about stock market?

The Appellant filed an application seeking information whether it is mandatory to have SEBI Registered License with person or company who teaching about stock market and whether SEBI takes Complaint against stock market educator person or company who is Non Registered with SEBI. The PIO replied that it cannot be construed as "information", as defined u/s 2(f) of the RTI Act as it is in the nature of seeking clarification. The CIC observed that outstretching the interpretation of Section 2(f) of the RTI Act to include deductions and inferences to be drawn by the CPIO is unwarranted and upheld that reply provided by the PIO.

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Under Section 6 of the RTI Act, an applicant is entitled to get only such information which can be accessed by the public authority under any other law for the time being in force. A public authority is not required to furnish information which require drawing of inferences and/or making of assumptions. It is also not required to provide `advice' or `opinion' to an applicant, nor required to obtain and furnish any `opinion' or `advice' to an applicant. The reference to `opinion' or `advice' in the definition of `information' in section 2(f) of the Act, only refers to such material available in the records of the public authority. Further, many public authorities provide advice, guidance and opinion to the citizens as a public relation exercise. But the same is purely voluntary and should not be confused with any obligation under the RTI Act.

Citation: Akshay Vasani v. Securities And Exchange Board of India, Second Appeal No. CIC/SEBIH/A/2024/644498; Date of Decision: 31.10.2025

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