Regulation 7 - Procedure and grant of certificate. - Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Portfolio Investors) Regulations, 2014

Procedure and grant of certificate. 7.(1) The designated depository participant may grant certificate of registration as prescribed in Form B of First Schedule to an applicant if it is satisfied that the applicant is eligible and fulfils the requirements as specified in these regulations. (2) The designated depository participant shall endeavor to dispose of the application for grant of certificate of registration as soon as possible but not later than thirty days after receipt of application by the designated depository participant or, after the information called for under regulation 6 has been furnished, whichever is later. (3) Upon grant of certificate of registration to the foreign portfolio investor, the designated depository participant shall forthwith collect the fees, as specified in Part A of the Second Schedule, from foreign portfolio investor on behalf of the Board and shall remit fees to the Board. (4) If an applicant seeking registration as a foreign portfolio investor has any grievance with respect to its application or if the designated depository participant has any question in respect of interpretation of any provision of this regulation, it may approach the Board for appropriate instructions.