SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA
ORDER
UNDER SECTION 11(4)(b) READ WITH SECTION 11 AND SECTION 11B OF SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA, ACT, 1992, READ WITH REGULATIONS 11 AND 13 OF SEBI (PROHIBITION OF FRAUDULANT AND UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES RELATING TO SECURITIES MARKET) REGULATIONS, 2003.
AGAINST SHRI SHETAL S. SHAH, IN THE MATTER OF SAWACA BUSINESS MACHINES LIMITED.
BACKGROUND
Date
Cheq. No
Particulars
Debit
Credit
Balance
5.1.00
By Trf
40,00,000
40,11,911.05
600812
To Transfer
11,911.05
600813
To transfer
By trf
30,00,000
30,11,911.05
600814
600815
10,00,000
10,11,911.05
600824
600816
600817
600818
600819
By trf.
600820
600821
40,000,000
600823
50,11,911.05
600822
20,11,911.05
600826
600827
Total
4,80,00,000
It is seen that the amounts received towards the preferential allotment of shares were "credited" to and "debited" from the company’s account on the day of the allotment itself.
Remarks
January 12, 01
Letter requesting the company to submit information
No reply
February 6, 01
Reminder to the company
The company was again reminded to send the memorandum and articles of association of the company, latest annual reports, copy of the distribution schedules, bank details, among others.
February 16, 01
Reminder
Request for extension from the Co.
March 03, 01
March 14, 01
Furnished part of the information
April 12, 01
Letter requesting company to furnish all the information
April 28, 01
July 02, 01
Letter to furnish all information
July 10, 01
Furnished Distribution schedule of Co.
July 17, 01
Letter to furnish information
August 29, 01
September 19, 01
Furnished Bank statement of a/c.
February 12, 02
Given another opportunity of furnishing the information
April 30, 02
Summons to appear in person along with details
May 10, 02
Furnished part of the information and promised to be present on May 20, 2002
May 21, 02
Summons to appear in person on May 31, 02
June 03, 02
Summons to appear in person on June 13, 02
July 07, 02
Informed the parties that action will be taken based on available records.
July 11, 02
Company informed that they shall be present in SEBI office within 15 days from the date of letter i.e. July 26, 2002.
SHOW CAUSE NOTICE, REPLY AND HEARING
FINDINGS
"The equity shares and securities convertible into equity shares at a later date, allotted in terms of the above said Resolution shall be made fully paid up at the time of their allotment".
"Prohibition on unfair trade practices relating to securities – no person shall –
"Repeal and savings
13. (1)The Securities and Exchange Board of India ((Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices relating to Securities Market) Regulations, 1995 is hereby repealed.
Date: July 13, 2004