Greater Kashmir: Srinagar: Friday, Feb 13, 2026.
The PIL alleges that several RTI applications and first appeals were pending before different public authorities and the CIC in Jammu and Kashmir beyond the statutory time limit of 45 days. 
The High Court of J&K and Ladakh Thursday sought Centreís response to the Public Interest litigation alleging non-disposal of appeals filed over years under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
A Division Bench of Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal sought reply in response to the PIL filed by Junaid Javid, a resident of Uri who is seeking courtís intervention for implementing the RTI Act in letter and spirit in Jammu and Kashmir.
Deputy Solicitor General of India (DSGI) T M Shamshi, appearing for Central Information Commission (CIS) sought a short accommodation to ascertain as to why appeals filed under the RTI Act years ago were not heard or decided.
Taking note of the submission, the court adjourned the matter to February 23. The PIL alleges that several RTI applications and first appeals were pending before different public authorities and the CIC in Jammu and Kashmir beyond the statutory time limit of 45 days.
The petitioner stated that after being dissatisfied with the responses of the first appellate authorities, he filed second appeals before the CIC in respect of three RTI applications dated November 13, 2024, January 9, 2025, and November 27, 2025.
His further contention is that for months, the CIC neither listed the appeals for hearing nor passed any order.
The petitioner seeks directions to ensure timely disposal of RTI applications and appeals in accordance with the provisions of the RTI Act, 2005. The petitioner was represented by Naveed Bukhtiyar.
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