sebi:Order/GG/VV-AS/2021-22/15467

SEBI · SEBI · 2018-04-05 · Geetha G, Adjudicating Officer

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Facts / Headnote

Penalty imposed on the Noticee

Provisions invoked

• s. 15
• s. 15H
• s. 15J
• s. 15A

Regulations

• Reg. 3
• Reg. 2(1)(c)
• Reg. 4(1)
• Reg. 4(2)
• Reg. 3(a)
• Reg. 2(1)(c)(2)
• Reg. 2(1)(c)(7)
• Reg. 2(1)(c)(8)

Parties

• Sanjay Mangal

Holding

The Noticee, Sanjay Mangal, violated Regulations 3(a), (b), (c), (d), 4(1) and 4(2)(a) of the PFUTP Regulations by executing non-genuine reversal trades in illiquid stock options at BSE, and a penalty of Rs. 5,00,000/- was imposed under Section 15HA of the SEBI Act.

Full text

Adjudication Order in respect of Sanjay Mangal Page 2 of 24 in the matter of dealings in Illiquid Stock Options at BSE segment of BSE during the Investigation Period, 81.38% of the trades, that is 2,91,643 trades, were trades which involved a reversal of buy and sell positions by the clients and counterparties in a contract. The investigation revealed that 14,720 entities were involved in executing non-genuine trades in BSE’s stock options segment during the investigation period.

Adjudication Order in respect of Sanjay Mangal Page 3 of 24 in the matter of dealings in Illiquid Stock Options at BSE 6. It was observed that 13,186 entities had not availed of the opportunity of settlement and therefore, Adjudication proceedings were initiated against the entities in a phased manner. In order to duly expedite the Adjudication proceedings against the entities, SEBI had appointed additional Adjudicating officers to adjudicate against the said entities. However, owing to the huge number of entities, the adjudication proceedings are being conducted in a phased manner that would require adequate time to complete the proceedings against all entities.

Adjudication Order in respect of Sanjay Mangal Page 4 of 24 in the matter of dealings in Illiquid Stock Options at BSE C. SHOW CAUSE NOTICE, REPLY AND HEARING 9. A Show Cause Notice dated December 27, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as “SCN”) was served on the Noticee, vide Speed post with acknowledgement due (hereinafter referred to as “SPAD”) and by email, under Rule 4(1) of the SEBI Adjudication Rules to show cause as to why an inquiry should not be initiated against the Noticee and penalty should not be imposed under Section 15HA of the SEBI Act for the alleged violation of the provisions of Regulations 3((a),(b),(c),(d)), 4(1) and 4(2)(a) of the PFUTP Regulations.

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