(1) The provisions of Chapters IV to VI of these regulations may be applied mutatis mutandis to a settlement application filed under this Chapter and a settlement order passed accordingly.
(2) The information, documents and evidence provided by the applicant under this chapter shall be submitted in the manner specified by the Board.
Confidentiality and assurance.
21. For the purposes of providing the applicant with interim confidentiality and assurance from being proceeded with, the Board may not initiate regulatory measures when the Board has a reasonable belief that the information provided to it relates to a possible securities law violation that has occurred, is ongoing or about to occur.
Confidentiality.
22. Notwithstanding anything contained in Chapter X, the following shall be treated as confidential, -
(a) the identity of the applicant seeking confidentiality; and
(b) the information, documents and evidence furnished by the applicant under this Chapter:
Provided that, the identity of the applicant or such information or documents or evidence may not be treated as confidential if, —
(i) the disclosure is required by law;
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(ii) the applicant has agreed to such disclosure in writing; or
(iii) there has been a public disclosure by the applicant.
CHAPTER X SETTLEMENT ORDERS Settlement of proceedings before the Adjudicating Officer and the Board.