(1) The Board may, without prejudice to the provisions contained in sub-sections (1),
(2), (2A) and (3) of section 11 and section 11B of the Act, by an order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the interests of investors and securities market, issue or take any of the following actions or directions, either pending investigation or enquiry or on completion of such investigation or enquiry, namely:—
(a) suspend the trading of the security found to be or prima facie found to be involved in fraudulent and unfair trade practice in a recognized stock exchange;
(b) restrain persons from accessing the securities market and prohibit any person associated with securities market to buy, sell or deal in securities;
(c) suspend any office-bearer of any stock exchange or self-regulatory organization from holding such position;
(d) impound and retain the proceeds or securities in respect of any transaction which is in violation or prima facie in violation of these regulations;
(e) direct and intermediary or any person associated with the securities market in any manner not to dispose of or alienate an asset forming part of a fraudulent and unfair transaction;
(f) require the person concerned to call upon any of its officers, other employees or representatives to refrain from dealing in securities in any particular manner;
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(g) prohibit the person concerned from disposing of any of the securities acquired in contravention of these regulations;
(h) direct the person concerned to dispose of any such securities acquired in contravention of these regulations, in such manner as the Board may deem fit, for restoring the status quo ante;
(2) The Board shall issue a press release in respect of any final order passed under subregulation (1) in at least two newspapers of which one shall have nationwide circulation and shall also put the order on the website of the Board.
4[Manner of service of summons and notices issued by the Board.
11A. A summons or notice issued by the Board under these regulations may be served in the manner provided in regulation 22 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Procedure for Holding Enquiry by Enquiry Officer and Imposing Penalty) Regulations,
2002.]
Suspension or cancellation of registration