Pune, 7th January 2025: The Pune bench of the Maharashtra State Information Commission shows a strong improvement in the disposal of cases under the Right to Information (RTI) Act in 2025.
Compared to 2024, the commission handled complaints and second appeals more efficiently, reducing long-standing backlogs and speeding up access to information for citizens across Maharashtra.
In 2024, more than 4,000 RTI complaints were pending with the Pune bench by the end of the year, while only a small number were resolved. This changed sharply in 2025.
During the year, the bench disposed of over 4,000 complaints, bringing the number of pending cases down to 906 by December 2025. This marked a 28% rise in the complaint disposal rate and eased the burden of accumulated cases.
The commission also made steady progress in handling second appeals. While over 10,000 appeals were decided in 2024, nearly 9,000 were resolved in 2025. As a result, the number of pending second appeals dropped from more than 9,000 at the end of 2024 to around 5,800 by December 2025, a reduction of 37%.
Officials noted that the pace of disposal increased notably between August and October 2025, helping the bench gain control over older pending matters. Improved classification of cases, disciplined hearings, and a strict, time-bound schedule played a key role in this progress.
State Information Commissioner Makrand Ranade said the commission’s focus remains on ensuring that citizens receive timely justice under the RTI Act. He added that the Pune bench is committed to maintaining efficiency so that the right to information is upheld without unnecessary delay.
