Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Information Commission Dismisses 102 RTI Appeals
The Andhra Pradesh Information Commission rejected 102 requests made by B. Gopal under the Right to Information Act.
The commission said many of his requests were repeated or went beyond what the law allows.
Officials said he had made more than 300 requests since 2002.
Some officials also alleged that he asked farmers for money after collecting information about them.
The commission said the RTI law is meant to provide records that already exist.
It said officials do not have to create new answers or investigate every complaint through RTI.
Officials were told not to accept future requests from Gopal if they appear intended for personal benefit.
The district collector was also asked to check whether Gopal improperly received a white ration card.
The Andhra Pradesh State Information Commission dismissed 102 appeals filed by B. Gopal of Anantapur district.
The commission said Gopal’s repeated RTI use appeared motivated by personal interests rather than public interest.
Officials said he had filed more than 300 applications since 2002, including repetitive and speculative queries.
The commission noted allegations that Gopal sought money from farmers after obtaining their land and asset details.
The Anantapur district collector was ordered to investigate Gopal’s eligibility for a white ration card.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh State Information Commission, including Chief Information Commissioner Vajja Srinivas Rao and State Information Commissioner Gajula Adenna, acted on appeals filed by B. Gopal.
- What
- The commission dismissed 102 RTI appeals and issued directions concerning future applications and a ration-card eligibility inquiry.
- When
- The cases were heard on August 20, September 9 and September 15; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- The matter concerned Andhra Pradesh, including Anantapur district and Kundurpi mandal.
- Why
- The commission said Gopal had repeatedly used RTI for personal motives, including repetitive requests, speculative queries and alleged personal enrichment.
- Appeals dismissed
- 102
- Applicant
- B. Gopal of Kuderampalli village, Kundurpi mandal, Anantapur district
- Applications reportedly filed
- More than 300 since 2002
- Commission officials
- Chief Information Commissioner Vajja Srinivas Rao and State Information Commissioner Gajula Adenna
- Collector directed to investigate
- Whether Gopal misused eligibility norms to obtain a white ration card
- RTI limitation cited
- Public authorities must provide existing records but need not create new information
- Allegations noted
- Revenue officials submitted statements from people who claimed Gopal demanded or received money after obtaining land and asset details