Andhra Pradesh Information Commission dismisses 160 RTI cases, raps appellant over misuse
The Andhra Pradesh Information Commission has dismissed 160 RTI cases filed by a single activist, citing misuse of the transparency law. The Commission ruled that the activist was using the RTI process for personal grievances rather than public interest.
Why it matters
This sets a precedent for how authorities can curb the abuse of transparency laws to prevent the clogging of administrative systems.
The Andhra Pradesh Information Commission has dismissed 160 second appeals and complaints filed by Bapatla-based RTI activist Naidu Nagarjuna Reddy, holding that he had misused the Right to Information (RTI) Act by repeatedly filing vexatious and grievance-oriented applications. The common order was issued by Chief Information Commissioner Vajja Srinivasa Rao on June 30, 2026.
The report objectively summarizes the Commission's order and the reasoning behind the dismissal of the appeals.
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