Information sought:

1. The Appellant filed an RTI application dated 19.03.2025 seeking the following information:

“Reference: Ragging complaint bearing ref. no. JK_0052 reported on the National Anti-ragging helpline, reported from your institution. Details of Information Sought:

1) Provide a copy of anti-ragging committee report created for the complaint mentioned above.

2) Provide copies of all internal communications in reference to the abovementioned complaint.

3) Provide information on the date on which this complaint was reported to the institution.

4) Provide information on if the complaint mentioned above was submitted anonymously or with the complainant s name.

5) Please provide information on the disciplinary action taken regarding the complaint mentioned above.”

2. The CPIO furnished a reply to the Appellant on 09.04.2025 stating as under:

“the relevant records and details may be obtained directly from the UGC Anti-Ragging Cell, who are the custodians of the final compiled information in this regard”

3. Aggrieved by the decision of the CPIO, the Appellant filed a First Appeal dated 23.04.2025. The FAA vide its order dated 16.05.2025, stating as under-

“The details of complaint and t