sebi:Order/SM/AD/2021-22/15332-15333

SEBI · SEBI · 2014-03-13 · Soma Majumder, Adjudicating Officer

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Facts / Headnote

Proceedings disposed of without imposition of any penalty

Provisions invoked

• s. 19
• s. 15H
• s. 15J
• s. 15I(1)

Regulations

• Reg. 7
• Reg. 3
• Reg. 3(a)
• Reg. 4(2)(g)

Parties

• Gajanan Enterprises (Noticee 1)
• B. P. Equities Private Limited (Noticee 2)

Holding

The alleged violations of PFUTP Regulations by Noticee 1 (Gajanan Enterprises) and of the Code of Conduct for Stock Brokers by Noticee 2 (B. P. Equities Private Limited) were not established, and the adjudication proceedings were disposed of without imposition of any penalty.

Full text

Adjudication Order in the matter of Ess Dee Aluminium Limited Page 2 of 17 2. During the investigation, SEBI observed that certain entities including Gajanan Enterprises (hereinafter referred to as “Noticee 1”) had executed self-trades during the investigation period leading to false and misleading appearance of trading in the scrip of EAL. Therefore, it was alleged that Noticee 1 had violated Regulations 3(a), 3(b), 3(c), 3(d), 4(1), 4(2)(a) and 4(2)(g) of SEBI (Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices Relating to Securities Market) Regulations, 2003 (hereinafter referred to as "PFUTP Regulations"). It was further observed that B. P. Equities Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as “Noticee 2”) had acted as stock broker and counterparty stock broker for the aforementioned self-trades executed by Noticee 1. (Noticee 1 and Noticee 2 are hereinafter collectively referred to as “Noticees”). It was, therefore, also alleged that Noticee 2 by acting as broker and counterparty broker for self -trades of Noticee 1 had violated Clause A(2) of the Code of Conduct for Stock Brokers as specified under Schedule II read with Regulation 7 of the SEBI (Stock Brokers and Sub Brokers) Regulations,1992 (hereinafter referred to as 'Stock Brokers Regulations').

Adjudication Order in the matter of Ess Dee Aluminium Limited Page 3 of 17 Penalties by Adjudicating Officer) Rules, 1995 (hereinafter referred to as ‘Adjudication Rules’) to show cause as to why an inquiry should not be initiated against Noticees and why penalty, if any, should not be imposed on them.

Adjudication Order in the matter of Ess Dee Aluminium Limited Page 4 of 17 APPOINTMENT OF ADJUDICATING OFFICER 7. In accordance with the aforesaid order of Hon’ble SAT, SEBI, vide order dated January 25, 2021, appointed undersigned as the Adjudicating Officer under Section 19 of SEBI Act read with Section 15I(1) and Rule 3 of Adjudication Rules to inquire into and adjudge under the provisions of Section 15HA of SEBI Act and Section 15HB of SEBI Act, the aforesaid alleged violations by Noticee 1 and Noticee 2 respectively. SHOW CAUSE NOTICE, REPLY AND PERSONAL HEARING

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