Furnishing of information and records by depository and issuer
Section 13 of the Depositories Act, 1996 deals with furnishing of information and records by depository and issuer. Every depository shall furnish to the issuer information about the transfer of securities in the name of beneficial owners at such intervals and in such manner as may be specified by the bye-laws. The Act came into force on 20 Sep 1995.
(1) Every depository shall furnish to the issuer information about the transfer of securities in the name of beneficial owners at such intervals and in such manner as may be specified by the bye-laws.
(2) Every issuer shall make available to the depository copies of the relevant records in respect of securities held by such depository.
Section 13, The Depositories Act, 1996 (Act 22 of 1996).
Questions about Section 13
What does Section 13 of the Depositories Act deal with?
Section 13 of the Depositories Act is headed "Furnishing of information and records by depository and issuer". Every depository shall furnish to the issuer information about the transfer of securities in the name of beneficial owners at such intervals and in such manner as may be specified by the bye-laws.
How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Depositories Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Depositories Act 1996 13, section 13 Depositories Act 1996, section 13 of the Depositories Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 13 of the Depositories Act come into force?
Section 13 of the Depositories Act, cited as Depositories Act 1996 13, came into force on 20 Sep 1995, having been enacted on 10 Aug 1996. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 26. Power of depositories to make bye-laws377 words
- 2. Definitions349 words
- 19H. Power to adjudicate314 words
- 23A. Appeal to Securities Appellate Tribunal284 words
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