sebi:AS/AO/-07/2014
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Facts / Headnote
Violation established; consolidated monetary penalty imposed
Provisions invoked
- s. 15
- s. 15J
- s. 15C
Parties
- Asian Films Productions & Distribution Ltd. (formerly Galaxy Appliances Ltd.)
Holding
The Noticee violated SEBI SCORES Circulars by delaying SCORES authentication, delaying submission of Action Taken Reports and failing to redress pending investor grievances within stipulated time, attracting liability under Sections 15C and 15HB of the SEBI Act. A consolidated penalty of Rs.2,00,000 (Rs.1,00,000 under Section 15C and Rs.1,00,000 under Section 15HB) was imposed.
Full text
Page 2 of 12 the aforesaid SEBI Circulars. The shares of the company are listed at Ahmedabad Stock Exchange (ASE). 3. Based on the aforesaid observations, it was alleged that by failing to obtain SCORES authentication/submit ATR and to redress the pending investor grievances within the stipulated time, the Noticee has violated the aforesaid SEBI Circulars No. CIR/OIAE/1/2011 dated June 03, 2011, CIR/OIAE/1/2012 dated August 13, 2012 and CIR/OIAE/1/2013 dated April 17, 2013. The alleged violation, if established, makes the Noticee liable for monetary penalty under Sections 15C and, 15HBof the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (hereinafter referred to as 'SEBI Act').
Page 3 of 12 SHOW CAUSE NOTICE, REPLY AND PERSONAL HEARING 6. Earlier the then adjudicating officer issued Show Cause Notice no. WRO/AO/SM/2526/2013 dated June 04, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as "SCN") which was served on the Noticee by “Registered Post” in terms of the provisions of Rule 4 of the Rules requiring the Noticee to show cause as to why an inquiry should not be held against the Noticee and why penalty, if any, should not be imposed on the Noticee under Section 15C and 15HB of the SEBI Act for the alleged non-redressal of investor grievances/submit ATR and failed to obtain SCORES authentication in spite of being called upon by SEBI in writing to do so.The allegations against the Company as mentioned in the SCN, are produced hereunder;
Page 4 of 12 Action Taken Report (ATR) duly supported by documentary evidence in respect of pending investor complaint. (c) In view of the above, it was alleged that the Noticee / Company has failed to obtain the SCORES authentication / furnish ATR and failed to resolve the investor's grievances, which are in violation of Section 15C and 15HB of the SEBI Act. The provisions of Section 15C and 15HB of the SEBI Act are produced hereunder;
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