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Over 3.85 lakh RTI cases pending in 28 information commissions: SNS report
A 2025-26 report by Satark Nagrik Sangathan found 3,85,716 pending appeals and complaints in 28 information commissions.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 30, 2026, 28 information commissions in India had 3,85,716 pending appeals and complaints, according to Satark Nagrik Sangathan’s ‘Report Card on the Performance of Information Commissions in India, 2025-26’ released in October 2026.
Key specifics
- 3,85,716 appeals and complaints were pending across 28 information commissions on June 30, 2026.
- Maharashtra SIC had the highest pendency at 77,397 cases, followed by Chhattisgarh SIC at 52,559.
- The Central Information Commission (CIC) had 39,121 pending cases, up from 24,102 on June 30, 2025.
- Tamil Nadu registered 22,946 appeals/complaints and disposed 23,808 cases during the review period.
- The CIC’s estimated disposal time was 2 years and 3 months, with 14,603 appeals/complaints returned without orders.
Exam lens
Polity and governance MCQ on RTI institutions, CIC pendency, Tamil Nadu figures, and the 2 years 3 months disposal estimate — useful for questions on transparency and accountability.