Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Orissa High Court Issues Notice Over RTI Complaint Dismissal
A woman named Nivedita Roy asked for information from the police using a special request called an RTI.
She wanted to know about a complaint against her husband.
Because she didn't get the information, she complained to the Odisha Information Commission.
However, the commission dismissed her case without a hearing, claiming she didn't follow the right steps.
Now, the High Court is looking into whether the commission was right to dismiss the case, as the woman believes it was unfair and against the rules.
Orissa High Court issued a notice to the Odisha Information Commission.
The notice was in response to allegations of arbitrary dismissal of an RTI complaint.
Nivedita Roy filed an RTI application in September 2021 seeking information about a complaint against her husband.
The Public Information Officer (PIO) did not respond to the RTI application.
The Commission dismissed the case without a hearing, citing a procedural issue.
- Who
- The Orissa High Court, Nivedita Roy (petitioner), the Odisha Information Commission, and the PIO of Chauliaganj Police Station.
- What
- Orissa High Court issued notice to Odisha Information Commission regarding the dismissal of an RTI complaint.
- When
- The events began in September 2021 with an RTI application.
- Where
- Orissa (Odisha), specifically Cuttack city.
- Why
- The High Court is reviewing the dismissal of an RTI complaint, alleging arbitrary action by the Commission.
- Petitioner
- Nivedita Roy
- RTI Application Date
- September 21, 2021
- PIO
- Chauliaganj Police Station, Cuttack
- Complaint Filed
- Under section 18 of the RTI Act
- Dismissal Reason
- Failure to approach First Appellate Authority.