Section 19-I
Factors to be taken into account by adjudicating officer.
About this Act
An Act to provide for regulation of depositories in securities and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
19-I. 1
[Factors to be taken into account while adjudging quantum of penalty].--While adjudging
adjudging the quantum of penalty under 2
[section 19 or section 19H, the Board or the adjudicating
officer] shall have due regard to the following factors, namely:--
(a) the amount of disproportionate gain or unfair advantage, wherever quantifiable, made as a result of the default;
(b) the amount of loss caused to an investor or group of investors as a result of the default;
(c) the repetitive nature of the default.
3 [Explanation.--For the removal of doubts, it is clarified that the power of 4 *** to adjudge the quantum of penalty under sections 19A to 19F shall be and shall always be deemed to have been exercised under the provisions of this section.]
(a) the amount of disproportionate gain or unfair advantage, wherever quantifiable, made as a result of the default;
(b) the amount of loss caused to an investor or group of investors as a result of the default;
(c) the repetitive nature of the default.
3 [Explanation.--For the removal of doubts, it is clarified that the power of 4 *** to adjudge the quantum of penalty under sections 19A to 19F shall be and shall always be deemed to have been exercised under the provisions of this section.]
Notes
1. Subs. by Act 13 of 2018, s. 196, for "Factors to be taken into account by adjudicating officer" (w.e.f. 8-3-2019).
2. Subs. by s. 196, ibid., for "section 19H, the adjudicating officer" (w.e.f. 8-3-2019).
3. Ins. by Act 7 of 2017, s. 149 (31-3-2017).
4 The words "of an adjudicating officer" omitted by Act 13 of 2018, s. 196 (w.e.f. 8-3-2019).
2. Subs. by s. 196, ibid., for "section 19H, the adjudicating officer" (w.e.f. 8-3-2019).
3. Ins. by Act 7 of 2017, s. 149 (31-3-2017).
4 The words "of an adjudicating officer" omitted by Act 13 of 2018, s. 196 (w.e.f. 8-3-2019).