Here's a quick rundown: Arun Mehta filed a case because his Right to Information (RTI) requests were ignored. Justice T. Madhavi Devi guided him to try an appeal first. Let's break it down!
Arun Mehta sent RTI applications on three different dates: August 29, 2024, September 30, 2024, and January 8, 2025. He was seeking information but got no response.
"Arun Mehta had made applications... and the same were not considered so far."
To back up his claim, Arun Mehta showed postal receipts. This proved he did send the applications correctly.
Justice T. Madhavi Devi noticed that Arun Mehta hadn't tried all available options. According to the RTI Act, there's a process to ask for a review.
"There is a provision of appeal before the Appellate Authority under Section 19(3) of the Right to Information Act, 2005."
The court directed Arun Mehta to file an appeal with the Appellate Authority. If he does, the authority must make a decision within a set time.
With these directions, the case was closed. No costs were ordered, meaning neither side had to pay the other's legal fees.
Justice T. Madhavi Devi signed off on the decision on November 6, 2025. Arun Mehta has until November 11, 2025, to receive the certified copy of this order.
The court advised Arun Mehta to try the appeal process first, which is required before going to court.
