Battling Administrative Apathy: Fighting Perjury and Portal Manipulation in the RTI Process

In the pursuit of transparency, the Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005 is often hailed as the citizen’s strongest weapon. However, what happens when the very officers mandated to uphold this law engage in strategic deception? Battling Administrative Apathy is at the heart of this struggle. This post documents a year-long battle against Tehsil Lalganj, Mirzapur. It involves inheritance fraud and systemic non-compliance. It also covers the high physical cost of seeking justice.

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1. The Core Dispute: Inheritance and the “Right to Reason”

The journey began with a simple yet vital request for information regarding an inheritance matter. As a Class-1 heir, my name was inexplicably excluded from revenue records while my grandfather was still alive. (Battling Administrative Apathy)

Under the principles of sound administration, every citizen has a “Right to Reason.” I sought the names of the staff who processed this inheritance. These include the Lekhpal, Revenue Inspector, and Tehsildar. I also asked for the legal rationale for my exclusion. Instead of transparency, I met a wall of silence.

2. A Chronology of Willful Disobedience (Battling Administrative Apathy)

Over the past year, the Public Information Officer (PIO) has ignored my RTI application. They have also shown a blatant disregard for the Uttar Pradesh Information Commission (UPIC).

• Four Court Orders: The Commission (Court S-9) issued repeated directives on 20/12/2024, 09/05/2025, and 01/08/2025.
• 415+ Days of Delay: Despite these mandates, the PIO refused to furnish the records. This turned the statutory 30-day limit into an endless cycle of adjournments.

3. The Digital Deception: Perjury and Portal Manipulation

On December 5, 2025, the tactics shifted from silence to active deception. The PIO marked the RTI as “Disposed” on the departmental portal. (Battling Administrative Apathy)

• The False Claim: The status stated that information was supplied to the applicant. In reality, no such information was ever sent.
• The Email Trap: To create a paper trail of “compliance,” the PIO intentionally served notices to an incorrect email address. This ensured the applicant remained uninformed. Meanwhile, the system reflected a successful dispatch.
• The Perjury: Making a false statement on an official portal is not just a mistake. It misleads a judicial body like the Information Commission. It is perjury.

4. The Technical Barrier: Error Code ECCTZ04 (Battling Administrative Apathy)

Even the digital tools meant to assist citizens can become obstacles. The attempt to submit a final Keep On File (KOF) form to rebut the PIO’s lies encountered an error. The UPIC portal returned Error Code ECCTZ04.

My records show a consistent history of diligence, despite this technical glitch. I have successfully completed KOF submissions in July, October, and December. The struggle today is as much against the “ghosts in the machine” as it is against the officers behind them.

5. The Human Cost: Health and Hyperglycemia

Legal battles are often discussed in terms of sections and penalties, but the human cost is rarely measured. As an older citizen, this “administrative anarchy” has led to severe Hyperglycemia. (Battling Administrative Apathy)

Systemic insolence causes physical tension. This tension leads to dangerous spikes in blood sugar. This proves that administrative apathy is not just a procedural failure. It is a direct threat to the health and dignity of older people.

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6. Statutory Framework: Know Your Rights (Battling Administrative Apathy)

For those facing similar obstructions, it is vital to cite the specific sections of the RTI Act 2005 that hold these officers accountable:

Section	Legal Provision	Application in this Case
Section 7(1)	Mandates information must be provided within 30 days.	Violated by a delay of over 400 days.
Section 19(3)	Provision for a Second Appeal to the Commission.	The basis for our current hearing in Court S-9.
Section 20(1)	Penalty of ₹250/day up to ₹25,000 for delay/refusal.	The primary prayer against the PIO for willful negligence.
Section 20(2)	Recommendation for disciplinary action against the PIO.	Prayed for due to the PIO’s “insolence” toward Commission orders.
Section 4(1)(d)	Duty of public authorities to provide reasons for decisions.	The “Right to Reason” regarding my exclusion from inheritance.

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Conclusion: The Prayer for Justice (Battling Administrative Apathy)

As the hearing proceeds today, December 19, 2025, the demand remains clear:

1. Section 20(1) Penalty: A maximum fine of ₹25,000 for the deliberate delay.
2. Accountability for Perjury: A show-cause notice for the false “Disposed” status.
3. Truth in Records: Immediate disclosure of why a Class-1 heir was denied his rights.

Justice delayed is justice denied, but justice manipulated is a mockery of the Constitution.

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Administrative Anarchy: Fighting Perjury and Portal Manipulation in the RTI Process (Battling Administrative Apathy)

In the pursuit of transparency, the RTI Act 2005 is a citizen’s strongest weapon. This post documents a year-long battle against Tehsil Lalganj, Mirzapur. It involves inheritance fraud and systemic non-compliance. The post also highlights the high physical cost of seeking justice.

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Case Identification Details

• Application ID: DMOMR/R/2024/60070
• Appeal Registration No: A-20241002356
• File Number: S09/A/1948/2024
• Hearing Court: S-9 (Hon’ble Shakuntala Gautam)
• Official Web Link: https://upsic.up.gov.in/

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1. The Core Dispute: Inheritance and the “Right to Reason” (Battling Administrative Apathy)

As a Class-1 heir, my name was excluded from revenue records while my grandfather was alive. I wanted to know the names of the staff (Lekhpal, Revenue Inspector, and Tehsildar). Moreover, I also sought to understand the legal rationale (Right to Reason) for my exclusion. I met a wall of silence.

2. A Chronology of Willful Disobedience

Over the past year, the PIO has ignored four Court Orders (dated 20/12/2024, 09/05/2025, and 01/08/2025). The 30-day statutory limit has been stretched to over 415 days of delay. (Battling Administrative Apathy)

3. The Digital Deception: Perjury and Portal Manipulation (Battling Administrative Apathy)

On December 5, 2025, the PIO marked the RTI as “Disposed” on the departmental portal.

• The False Claim: Stated information was supplied, which is a blatant lie.
• The Email Trap: Intentionally used a wrong email address for service. This allowed them to claim “dispatch” while ensuring the applicant never received it.

4. Technical Barrier: Error Code ECCTZ04 (Battling Administrative Apathy)

While attempting to submit the final Keep On File (KOF) form today, the UPIC portal returned Error Code ECCTZ04. Despite this glitch, my records confirm successful KOF attempts in July, October, and December.

5. The Human Cost: Health and Hyperglycemia

As an older citizen, I experience dangerous spikes in blood sugar from the stress of fighting systemic insolvency.

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6. Statutory Framework: Know Your Rights

Section	Legal Provision	Application in this Case
Section 7(1)	Mandates info within 30 days.	Violated by 400+ day delay.
Section 19(3)	Second Appeal to Commission.	Basis for today’s hearing.
Section 20(1)	Penalty of ₹250/day.	Primary prayer against the PIO.
Section 4(1)(d)	Duty to provide reasons.	The “Right to Reason” for my exclusion.

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7. Contact for Representation

• Appellant: Yogi M. P. Singh
• Mobile: +91-7379105911
• Email: yogimpsingh@gmail.com
• Address: Mohalla Surekapuram, Jabalpur Road, Mirzapur City, UP. (Battling Administrative Apathy)

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Conclusion: The Prayer for Justice (Battling Administrative Apathy)

Justice delayed is justice denied. We demand the maximum penalty of ₹25,000 on the delinquent PIO and immediate disclosure of the requested records.