Legal Opinion/Clarification from CPIO not Considered ‘Information’ u/s 2(f) of RTI Act: SEBI Appellate Authority

SEBI's appellate authority has clarified that a legal opinion/clarification provided by a Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) is not considered "information" under the RTI Act. This clarification has implications for the scope of information that can be accessed under the RTI Act. The SEBI appellate authority's decision provides clarity on the interpretation of the RTI Act. This ruling is important for those seeking information from SEBI and other regulatory bodies.