SEBI issues standardized procedure to be followed by Debenture Trustee(s)in case of ‘Default’ by Issuers of listed debt securities

SEBI through circular dated October 13, 2020 has Standardized procedure to be followed by Debenture Trustee(s)in case of ‘Default’ by Issuers of listed debt securities. The Debenture Trustee(s) shall send a notice to the investors within 3 days of the event of default by registered post/acknowledgement due or speed post/acknowledgement due or courier or hand delivery with proof of delivery as also through email as a text or as an attachment to email with a notification including a read receipt, and proof of dispatch of such notice or email, shall be maintained. The notice shall contain:

  • Negative consent for proceeding with the enforcement of security;
  • Positive consent for signing the ICA;
  • The time period within which the consent needs to be provided, viz. consent to be given within 15 days from the date of notice;
  • The date of meeting to be convened

RECENT UPDATES