sebi:WTM/SR/MIRSD1/03/2013/05
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Facts / Headnote
Warning issued to be careful and cautious; no higher penalty imposed
Provisions invoked
- s. 11B
- s. 19
- s. 24
Regulations
- Reg. 7
- Reg. 6
- Reg. 21
- Reg. 21(1)
- Reg. 6A
- Reg. 27
Parties
- IIFL
Holding
SEBI accepted the Designated Authority's recommendation of warning and warned IIFL to be careful and comply with all statutory provisions, finding several pre-April 2008 violations proved but rectified.
Full text
Page 2 of 14 2. During the inspection on sample random checking of the books of accounts, documents and records of IIFL, the following irregularities/deficiencies were observed in its functioning as a stock broker:- • Delay in providing certain inspection data to the inspection team • Non-delivery of Contract Notes • Deficiencies in the Trading Account Opening Forms • Execution of Unauthorized Trades • Deficiencies in the investor Grievance Handling Mechanism • Non-issuance of receipts • Lack of surveillance • Non-mentioning of order time
Page 3 of 14 5. Subsequently, a Post-Enquiry Show Cause Notice No. MIRSD- 1/TV/30143/2011 dated September 22, 2011 (hereinafter referred to as “Post Enquiry SCN”) was issued to IIFL to show cause why higher penalty should not be imposed against it as deemed fit by the competent authority. A copy of the DA’s report dated July 29, 2011 was also forwarded to IIFL along with an advice to file reply within 21 days of receipt of the Post-Enquiry SCN.
Page 4 of 14 (1) INTEGRITY: A stock-broker, shall maintain high standards of integrity, promptitude and fairness in the conduct of all his business. (2) EXERCISE OF DUE SKILL AND CARE: A stock-broker, shall act with due skill, care and diligence in the conduct of all his business. (5) COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS: a stock broker shall abide by all the provisions of the Act and the rules, regulations issued by the Government, the Board and the Stock Exchange from time to time as may be applicable to him. B. DUTY TO INVESTOR (2) ISSUE OF CONTRACT NOTE: a stock broker shall issue without delay to his client or client of the sub-broker, as the case may be a contract note for all transactions in the form specified by the stock exchange."
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