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    Question

    If any person, who is registered with the Board as a

    collective investment scheme, including mutual funds, for sponsoring or carrying on any investment scheme, fails to comply with the terms and conditions of certificate of registration, he shall be liable to a penalty
    A not be less than one lakh rupees but extending to one lakh rupees for each day during which such failure continues subject to a maximum of one crore rupees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B not be less than one lakh rupees but extending to a maximum of one crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C not be less than one lakh rupees but extending to one lakh rupees for each day during which such failure continues subject to a maximum of ten crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D not be less than ten lakh rupees but extending to one lakh rupees for each day during which such failure continues subject to a maximum of one crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E not be less than one lakh rupees but extending to ten lakh rupees for each day during which such failure continues subject to a maximum of one crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 15D of SEBI Act.  
    This section specifically deals with "Penalty for certain defaults in case of mutual funds."   If a person registered with the Board as a collective investment scheme (including mutual funds)  fails to   comply with  the terms and conditions of their certificate of registration:  

    • Minimum Penalty: ₹1 Lakh  
    • Daily Penalty: Up to ₹1 Lakh for each day the failure continues  
    • Maximum Penalty (Cap): ₹1 Crore  
    Note: This specific structure was standardized under the Securities Laws (Amendment) Act, 2014, to ensure penalties for administrative and compliance failures (like those in Section 15A, 15B, 15C, and 15D) are capped at ₹1 Crore, distinguishing them from more severe offenses like insider trading or fraud (Sections 15G and 15HA) which carry higher caps (e.g., ₹25 Crore).

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