sebi:Order/AK/GN/2025-26/31548

SEBI · SEBI · 2025-05-27 · Amit Kapoor, Adjudicating Officer

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Facts / Headnote

Violations established; penalty of Rs. 2,00,000 imposed

Provisions invoked

• s. 15
• s. 15J

Regulations

• Reg. 16
• Reg. 10
• Reg. 57(1)

Parties

• Vardhman Trusteeship Private Limited

Holding

The Noticee, Vardhman Trusteeship Private Limited, was found to have violated Regulation 16 r/w Clauses 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Schedule III of DT Regulations by failing to independently verify the creation of Recovery Expense Fund (REF), and Clause 3.1.2 of Chapter VIII of Master Circular for DTs by failing to provide ISIN-wise payment status information to CRAs within one day of the due date. A penalty of Rs. 2,00,000 was imposed.

Full text

Adjudication Order in the matter of Vardhman Trusteeship Private Limited. Page 2 of 10 SHOW CAUSE NOTICE, REPLY AND HEARING

Adjudication Order in the matter of Vardhman Trusteeship Private Limited. Page 3 of 10 5.2.3. To ensure timely compliance, they have implemented an ERP-based system which triggers automated T-7 reminders to issuer companies, seven working days prior to the due date, seeking ISIN-wise confirmation of payment status. While making these requests, CRAs are also informed simultaneously. 5.2.4. Accordingly, Noticee submitted that it has consistently adhered to the prescribed timelines for obtaining and reporting the status of interest or principal payments from issuers. This information is promptly shared with the stock exchanges, CRAs, and is also updated on our website for public dissemination. 5.2.5. Noticee confirmed that necessary corrective actions have already been taken to address and rectify the deficiencies identified. As part of their commitment to ensuring high compliance standards, they have strengthened their internal systems and processes to prevent recurrence of such instances. 5.2.6. These corrective steps include: 5.2.6.1. Strengthening the compliance monitoring framework 5.2.6.2. Enhancing internal monitoring using ERP and other digital tools 5.2.6.3. Conducting regular training and awareness sessions for relevant peruonnel 5.2.6.4. Periodic compliance reviews and updates from each team 5.2.7. They have also undertaken a comprehensive review of their internal procedures to ensure full alignment with applicable regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Adjudication Order in the matter of Vardhman Trusteeship Private Limited. Page 4 of 10 CONSIDERATION FOR ISSUES, EVIDENCE AND FINDINGS

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