sebi:WTM/MPB/ISD/36/2017
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Facts / Headnote
Representation of Shivom Investment and Consultancy Ltd. disposed of; actions envisaged in SEBI's letter dated August 07, 2017 modified subject to para 22(v), with trading reverted to pre-August 7, 2017 status, independent auditor to be appointed by Exchange, promoters/directors permitted only to buy securities and barred from transferring shares for sale, and other actions under para 1(d) of the August 7, 2017 letter to continue.
Provisions invoked
- s. 11B
- s. 11(4)
- s. 19
- s. 11(1)
Parties
- Shivom Investment and Consultancy Ltd.
Holding
SEBI modified the actions envisaged in its letter dated August 07, 2017 against Shivom Investment and Consultancy Ltd., reverting trading to its prior status while directing appointment of an independent auditor to verify misrepresentation of financials/business and misuse of books of accounts/funds, and restricting promoters and directors to buying (not selling) the company's securities.
Full text
Interim Order in the matter of Shivom Investment and Consultancy Ltd. Page 2 of 15 (b) Misusing the books of accounts/funds of the company including facilitation of accommodation entries to the detriment of minority shareholders and therefore reneging on the fiduciary responsibility cast on the board, controlling shareholders and key management person (KMP)
Interim Order in the matter of Shivom Investment and Consultancy Ltd. Page 3 of 15 7. On August 09, 2017, SEBI further advised the Exchanges to submit a report after seeking auditor's certificate, from all such listed companies, providing the status of certain aspects of the company like company's compliance requirement with Companies Act, 1956 whether company is a going concern and its business model, status of compliance with listing requirements, etc.
Interim Order in the matter of Shivom Investment and Consultancy Ltd. Page 4 of 15 10. The Hon’ble SAT in the matter of J. Kumar Infra Projects Limited vs. SEBI dated August 10, 2017 held that the measures taken by SEBI vide its letter dated August 07, 2017 was in the nature of quasi-judicial order and the same has been passed without investigation. Without prejudice to the powers enumerated in section 11(1) of SEBI Act, SEBI has been granted power under section 11(4) and 11B of SEBI Act, 1992 to pass order in the interests of investors or securities market by taking any of the measures enumerated therein either pending investigation or inquiry or on completion of such investigation or inquiry. The inquiry under section 11B of the SEBI Act can also be caused to be made by SEBI.
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