SEBI offers settlement opportunity to entities in illiquid stock option segment. Details here

The Capital markets regulator Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has released a public notice to announce a settlement scheme with regards to certain entities in the illiquid stock options (ISO) segment of BSE.

The scheme would give a settlement opportunity to all the entities that have executed reversal trades in the stock options in the period between April 1, 2014 and Sept 30 2015.

Let us understand the notice in detail here:

Who is the Sebi scheme meant for?

The scheme is meant for trading activities of certain entities in the liquid stock options segment of BSE in terms of Section 15JB of the Sebi Act 1992 read with Regulations 26 of Sebi (Settlement Proceedings) Regulations 2018.

What kind of benefit does the scheme stand to offer?

The scheme would provide  a settlement  opportunity to all  the entities  that have executed  reversal  trades in  the  stock options in  the  period between  April  1, 2014 and  September  30, 2015. 

The scheme is meant for  those entities against which legal proceedings  were either initiated or pending  such as adjudicating  officer/  Securities Appellate  Tribunal  (SAT)/ courts/ recovery  officer (provided an appeal has been filed and the same is pending before the SAT/court).

What is the validity of the scheme?

The scheme will commence on March 11 2024 and end on May 10, 2024 (with both days inclusive).

What is the incentive to opt for this scheme?

By availing the benefit of the scheme, the entities may settle such proceedings and avoid further delay in the conclusion of the said proceedings and the associated long drawn legal processes as well as expenses.

How can one get further details on the scheme?

The Sebi will release a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs)  with respect to the scheme on the websites of Sebi and BSE on March 11, 2024. 

What will happen after the scheme has expired?

Once the scheme expires, actions as per the relevant provisions of securities laws will be continued against the entities which do not avail this opportunity for settlement. 

How can one access the notice?

One can go to the Sebi website and find the notice under public notices.

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Published: 06 Mar 2024, 10:39 PM IST

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