Sabotage and Delays in Mirzapur: How Official Blunders and False Compliance are Killing the RTI Act in Mirzapur

The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, was designed to be the “citizen’s sword” against corruption. However, recent events in the Lalganj Tehsil of Mirzapur reveal a disturbing trend. Public authorities are no longer just delaying information. They are actively sabotaging the legal process through digital fraud and procedural negligence. This article discusses the issue of Sabotage and Delays in Mirzapur in detail.

1. The Digital Mirage: The Fraud of “False Compliance”

One of the most alarming issues in the case of Sadhana Tiwari vs. PIO Lalganj is the use of the RTI portal to create a false record of justice. On December 5th, 2025, the PIO (Tehsildar Lalganj) marked five different RTI applications as “Disposed” with the standardized remark:

“आवेदक को सूचना प्राप्त हो चुकी है” (Information has been received by the applicant) (Sabotage and Delays in Mirzapur)

The Reality: The applicant has received nothing. No documents were uploaded to the portal, and no registered post was ever sent. This is a deliberate attempt to “clean” the department’s performance records while leaving the citizen empty-handed. In legal terms, this constitutes a malafide denial of information and a fraud upon the Information Commission.

2. The Procedural Blunder: Wrong Email, No Justice (Sabotage and Delays in Mirzapur)

A “Right to Information” system is only as good as its communication. A shocking error was discovered in the U.P. Information Commission’s own service of notice.

• The Official Channel: teh-lalganj.mi@up.gov.in (NIC/Government Email)
• The Blunder: Notices were being sent by the Commission to teh-lalganj.mi@gmail.com (Private Email).

By sending judicial summons to an unverified private Gmail address, the system provides a technical loophole for corrupt officials. They can simply claim “non-receipt of notice” to avoid penalties. The appellant must point out this blunder. This ensures that no one can bypass the law on technicalities.

3. The “Self-Investigation” Trap: A Violation of Natural Justice

The core of this RTI battle stems from a corruption complaint. They forwarded the complaint for investigation, violating the legal principle “Nemo judex in causa sua.” This principle means no one should be a judge in their own cause. The officials, found themselves accused in the matter, conducted the investigation. (Sabotage and Delays in Mirzapur)

The requester filed an RTI to ask under which law this “self-investigation” was, permitted by the government. The PIO responded with irrelevant information about “Land Inheritance.” They did this to deflect the query. This is a classic “Red Herring” tactic used to shield administrative misconduct.

4. Chronic Delay: Justice Delayed for 26 Months (Sabotage and Delays in Mirzapur)

Under Section 7(1) of the RTI Act, information must be provided within 30 days. In this case, applications have been pending for over 26 months.

• Reg No. DMOMR/R/2023/60064: Pending since September 2023.
• Current PIO (Tehsildar Diksha): She must hold herself accountable for the false disposal entries made during her tenure.

The Path Ahead: Demanding Accountability

The hearing scheduled for December 19, 2025, before Hon’ble Information Commissioner Shakuntala Gautam, is a turning point. The appellant is seeking more than just information. She is seeking the imposition of the Maximum Penalty of ₹25,000 under Section 20(1) against the PIO. (Sabotage and Delays in Mirzapur)

“Officials must take personal and financial responsibility for lying on digital portals.” They should also be accountable for ignoring official NIC emails. Until this happens, the RTI Act will remain a “toothless tiger” in the hands of the common man.

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Summary of Core Issues for the Commission:

Issue	Official Status	The Truth
Delivery	Claimed “Received”	False. No info sent/received.
Notice	Sent to @gmail.com	Blunder. Official ID is @up.gov.in.
Topic	Deflected to “Inheritance”	Misleading. RTI is about corruption.
Delay	Marked as “Disposed”	Fraud. Cases pending for 2+ years.

Here is a concise social media summary. The design captures attention and puts pressure on the relevant authorities. Following this, you will find the “Chronology of Events” timeline for your hearing.

Social Media Summary (For X/Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp)

Headline: RTI FRAUD IN MIRZAPUR? 📢 (Sabotage and Delays in Mirzapur)

How can an applicant “dispose” of an RTI if they received nothing? 🛑

I am fighting a 26-month-old battle against corruption in Lalganj Tehsil, Mirzapur. Despite the law, officials are using “Digital Fraud” to hide the truth.

The Reality Check:

✅ False Compliance: PIO Tehsildar Lalganj marked my RTI “Disposed” on Dec 5, claiming I received info. I received ZERO documents.

✅ Service Blunder: The Commission is sending notices to a private Gmail, ignoring the official NIC mail.Is this a loophole for officials to skip hearings?

✅ Corruption Shield: The officials received my complaints and investigated themselves.

Justice shouldn’t be a hide-and-seek game. Tomorrow (Dec 19), I will appear before the UP Information Commission. I am demanding the Maximum Penalty of ₹25,000 against the PIO.

#RTIAct #UPGovernment #Mirzapur #Transparency #CorruptionFreeUP #DigitalIndia @CMOfficeUP @UPGovt

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CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS (For the Commissioner’s Quick Reference)

Hand this to Commissioner Smt. Shakuntala Gautam tomorrow so she can see the delay at a glance. (Sabotage and Delays in Mirzapur)

Date	Event / Milestone	Remarks
25/09/2023	Original RTI Filed (60064)	Information pending for 26+ Months.
19/02/2025	Second Appeal Filed (A-20250200996)	Filed after total silence from PIO and FAA.
11/09/2025	Commission Hearing	Commission noted PIO’s absence and misleading info.
20/11/2025	Commission Order	Final chance given to PIO to provide point-wise info.
05/12/2025	Fraudulent Disposal	PIO marked portal as “Disposed” without sending any info.
12/12/2025	Notice Blunder	Commission sent notice to a Gmail address instead of NIC mail.
15/12/2025	Appellant’s Alert	Email sent by Appellant reporting false compliance.
19/12/2025	CURRENT HEARING	Demand for Penalty & Final Disposal.

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Hearing Strategy: The “Three-Minute” Pitch (Sabotage and Delays in Mirzapur)

When the Commissioner looks at you, follow this 1-2-3 structure:

1. The Fraud: “Madam, look at the portal status from Dec 5. They lied to the system saying I have the info. I am here to prove I have received nothing.”
2. The Blunder: “The notices are going to a Gmail ID. I have already served the PIO on her correct NIC ID (teh-lalganj.mi@up.gov.in) myself so she cannot claim ignorance today.”
3. The Demand: “The delay is 26 months. I am a victim of harassment. I request the Maximum Penalty today to stop this culture of lying to the Commission.”

To ensure your documentation is airtight for the hearing tomorrow, here is a consolidated list. It contains the Application IDs and their specific details. You should present this list to the Commissioner. This will show the widespread nature of the “False Disposal” (marking cases as closed without providing info). It will also highlight the extreme delays.

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List of RTI Applications & Status Summary (Sabotage and Delays in Mirzapur)

Appellant: Sadhana Tiwari | Authority: Tehsildar Lalganj, Mirzapur

Application ID	Date Filed	Delay Duration	Status as of 19/12/2025
DMOMR/R/2023/60064	25/09/2023	26+ Months	False Disposal (05/12/25)
DMOMR/R/2023/60092	12/12/2023	24 Months	False Disposal (05/12/25)
DMOMR/R/2024/60094	09/09/2024	15 Months	False Disposal (05/12/25)
DMOMR/R/2024/60106	28/09/2024	14 Months	False Disposal (05/12/25)
DMOMR/R/2024/60116	14/10/2024	14 Months	False Disposal (05/12/25)

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Case Tracking IDs (UPIC)

• Appeal No: 509/A/0456/2025
• Registration Number: A-20250200996
• Diary Number: D-181220250004 (Latest submission)
• UPIC Welcome ID: UPICR20240007679

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Strategic Note on these IDs (Sabotage and Delays in Mirzapur)

When you speak to Commissioner Shakuntala Gautam tomorrow, emphasize the 2023 IDs.

“Madam, Application ID 60064 and 60092 are from 2023. For two years, the PIO sat on these. Then, suddenly on December 5th, 2025, they marked all five as ‘Disposed’ just to avoid a penalty in this hearing. This is not compliance; this is a cover-up.”

To ensure your documentation is airtight for the hearing tomorrow, here is a consolidated list. It contains the Application IDs and their specific details. You should present this list to the Commissioner. This will show the widespread nature of the “False Disposal” (marking cases as closed without providing info). It will also highlight the extreme delays.

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List of RTI Applications & Status Summary

Appellant: Sadhana Tiwari | Authority: Tehsildar Lalganj, Mirzapur

Application ID	Date Filed	Delay Duration	Status as of 19/12/2025
DMOMR/R/2023/60064	25/09/2023	26+ Months	False Disposal (05/12/25)
DMOMR/R/2023/60092	12/12/2023	24 Months	False Disposal (05/12/25)
DMOMR/R/2024/60094	09/09/2024	15 Months	False Disposal (05/12/25)
DMOMR/R/2024/60106	28/09/2024	14 Months	False Disposal (05/12/25)
DMOMR/R/2024/60116	14/10/2024	14 Months	False Disposal (05/12/25)

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Case Tracking IDs (UPIC) (Sabotage and Delays in Mirzapur)

• Appeal No: 509/A/0456/2025
• Registration Number: A-20250200996
• Diary Number: D-181220250004 (Latest submission)
• UPIC Welcome ID: UPICR20240007679

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Strategic Note on these IDs

When you speak to Commissioner Shakuntala Gautam tomorrow, emphasize the 2023 IDs.

“Madam, Application ID 60064 and 60092 are from 2023. For two years, the PIO sat on these. Then, suddenly on December 5th, 2025, they marked all five as ‘Disposed’ just to avoid a penalty in this hearing. This is not compliance; this is a cover-up.”

Immediate Next Step for You: (Sabotage and Delays in Mirzapur)

Check your RTI Portal login one last time tonight. Take a final screenshot of the “Action History” for each of these 5 IDs. If the “Download” button is still missing or leads to an empty file, that is your primary evidence for Section 20 penalties.