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On 25 July 2025, I filed an #RTI to the J&K Dept. of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs seeking the status of Cabinet Sub-Committee’s Report on Rationalisation of Reservation Policy. I asked for: (Images Attached for reference) 1) Certified copy of the final report & file notings 2) Whether the report has been received by the Law Dept. 3) Date/mode of receipt, diary entry, receiving officer’s name 4) Legal vetting remarks, current status, & any Cabinet Note 5) Details of public consultations & list of stakeholders 6) Communications with GAD, Social Welfare, LG Secretariat, etc. Their reply on 4 Aug 2025 :- 1️⃣ Misuse of Sec 8(1)(i)– Refused even to confirm if the report has been received, citing under examination & unfinalised. Law says pendency alone is not a valid ground unless concrete harm is shown. 2️⃣ Misuse of Sec 11 (“third party”) – Treated a govt body (Cabinet Sub-Committee) as a third party to block access, despite courts ruling govt-to-govt info isn’t covered. 3️⃣ Vague public interest shield Claimed disclosure may cause confusion/misinformation purely speculative, not a lawful exemption. 4️⃣ Non-speaking order Stock phrases without explaining HOW exemptions apply, violating Sec 7(8)(i). Reality is The govt has already delayed acting on this report for months. Now, they’re refusing even to admit whether it has reached their department. This is not transparency it’s stonewalling. This matter is now with the Law Secretary, and I urge @OmarAbdullah, the Hon’ble CM, and other concerned leaders to take note. This is a clear RTI Act violation on an issue impacting lakhs. First Appeal is being filed demanding disclosure or a lawful, reasoned refusal. Enclosures of my RTI & their reply attached as proof. Accountability isn’t a favour from the govt it’s their statutory duty. #SaveOM @OMSA_JK