sebi:CFD/AVT/AO/DRK-AKS/EAD3-591-594/135-138-2014
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Facts / Headnote
Violation found; penalty of Rs. 40,00,000 imposed jointly and severally
Provisions invoked
- s. 15
- s. 81
- s. 15H
- s. 15J
Regulations
- Reg. 11
- Reg. 10
- Reg. 11(1)
Parties
- Midland Rubber and Produce Company Ltd.
- Shri Ajit Thomas
- Ms. Shanthi Thomas
- Neelamalai Agro Industries Ltd.
Holding
The noticees violated Regulations 11(2) read with 14(1) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 1997 by acquiring 5,334 shares without making a public announcement, and a penalty of Rs. 40,00,000 jointly and severally was imposed under Section 15H(ii) of the SEBI Act.
Full text
Page 2 of 7 Inquiry and Imposing Penalties by Adjudicating Officer) Rules, 1995 (hereinafter referred to as ‗Adjudication Rules’) to inquire into and adjudge under Section 15H (ii) of the SEBI Act for the violation of Regulations 11 (2) of Takeover Regulations alleged to have been committed by Midland Rubber and Produce Company Ltd., Shri Ajit Thomas, Ms. Shanthi Thomas and Neelamalai Agro Industries Ltd. (hereinafter collectively referred to as 'noticees / Promoter Group') and the same was communicated vide proceedings of the Whole Time Member appointing Adjudicating Officer dated 23.06.2014.
Page 3 of 7 noticees and the total number of shares purchased from December 21, 2004 to January 06, 2005 was 22,094, shares, which included the 5,334 shares (0.14% of the total paid up capital) purchased between January 04, 2005 and January 06, 2005.
Page 4 of 7 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE AND FINDINGS 9. I have taken into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the material made available on record.
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