sebi:WTM/TCN/MIRSD/66/12/06

SEBI · SEBI · 2004-08-25 · Dr. T.C. Nair, Whole Time Member

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Facts / Headnote

Censure

Provisions invoked

• s. 19
• s. 12

Regulations

• Reg. 13(4)
• Reg. 5(1)
• Reg. 13(2)
• Reg. 200
• Reg. 6
• Reg. 17(1)

Parties

• M/s. Gabin Capital Markets Ltd.

Holding

The Whole Time Member held Gabin Capital Markets Ltd. guilty of unregistered sub-broking activity and non-reporting of off-the-floor transactions, but took a lenient view on the failure to maintain statutory books in hard copy form, and imposed a penalty of censure on the sub-broker.

Full text

Home » Enforcement » Orders » Orders of Chairman/Members Enforcement Enforcement▼ In the matter of M/S Gabin Capital Markets Limited Dec 06, 2006 | Orders : Orders of Chairman/Members SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA CORAM: DR.T.C.NAIR, WHOLE TIME MEMBER IN THE MATTER OF M/S GABIN CAPITAL MARKETS LTD. SEBI REGISTRATION NOS. INS010809734(BSE) AND INS231016333 (NSE) AFFILIATED TO COCHIN STOCK BROKERS LTD., MEMBER, NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE WTM/TCN/MIRSD/66/12/06 15024 24 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1

4.5  With regard to the allegations of non maintenance and deficiencies in maintenance of client database, instances of delay in making payment and delivery of securities to clie Non-segregation of clients funds and own funds, the EO has accepted the explanation of the sub-broker. I have gone through the allegations and the submissions made by the sub-broker in this regard and find no reason to differ with the EO. 4.6 In the facts and circumstances of the case, I find that a minor penalty of censure would be adequate and appropriate. 5.0            ORDER 5.1  Now, therefore, in exercise of powers conferred upon me in terms of Section 19 of SEBI Act, 1992 read with Regulation 13(4) of SEBI (Procedure for Holding Enquiry by Enquiry and Imposing Penalty) Regulation 2002, I hereby censure M/s. Gabin Capital Markets Ltd. bearing SEBI Registration Nos.INS010809734(BSE) and INS231016333 (NSE) to Cochin Stock Brokers Ltd. 5.2 This order shall come into force with immediate effect. Place: Mumbai T.C.NAIR Date: December 06, 2006 Whole Time Member

2.3 The sub-broker was granted an opportunity of personal hearing on November 25, 2004. The sub-broker, vide its letter dated November 22, 2004 requested for another date stating its inability to appear for the hearing on the scheduled date. Accordingly, the sub-broker was granted another date of hearing on December 1, 2004. 2.4 After considering the reply and the submissions made at the time of personal hearing, the EO submitted his report dated December 16, 2004 recommending suspension of certificate of registration of the sub-broker for a period of one month. 3.1 A copy of the Enquiry Report was sent to the sub-broker along with a show cause notice dated December 22, 2004, in terms of Regulation 13(2) of the said Regulations calling upon it to show cause as to why appropriate penalty including the penalty as recommended by the EO should not be imposed on it. The sub- broker replied to the SCN vide reply dated 07.01.2005. 3.2 The sub-broker was granted an opportunity of personal hearing before me on May 16, 2006 and Mr Ron P Abraham, Director, appeared on the said date and made

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