How many sections are in The Depositories Act, 1996 (TDA)?

The The Depositories Act, 1996 (TDA) contains a total of 55 sections organized across 6 chapters. The chapters are: Chapter I — PRELIMINARY — 2 sections; Chapter II — CERTIFICATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS — 1 sections; Chapter III — RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF DEPOSITORIES, PARTICIPANTS, ISSUERS AND BENEFICIAL OWNERS — 10 sections; Chapter IV — ENQUIRY AND INSPECTION — 16 sections; Chapter V — MISCELLANEOUS — 2 sections; Chapter VI — --MISCELLANEOUS--Omitted — 24 sections.

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What does TDA deal with?

The Depositories Act, 1996 (TDA) is an Indian legislation enacted in 1996 passed by the Parliament of India. An Act to provide for regulation of depositories in securities and for matters connected therewith. Read the complete bare act text with section-by-section navigation at Law on Tips.

What is the full form of TDA?

TDA stands for "The Depositories Act, 1996". It is an Indian legislation containing 55 sections across 6 chapters. You can read the complete TDA bare act with all sections at Law on Tips.

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Ch. 1

PRELIMINARY

S.1Short title, extent and commencement.S.2Definitions.

Ch. 2

CERTIFICATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS

S.3Certificate of commencement of business by depositories.

Ch. 3

RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF DEPOSITORIES, PARTICIPANTS, ISSUERS AND BENEFICIAL OWNERS

S.4Agreement between depository and participant.S.5Services of depository.S.6Surrender of certificate of security.S.7Registration of transfer of securities with depository.S.8Options to receive security certificate or hold securities with depository.S.9Securities in depositories to be in fungible form.S.10Rights of depositories and beneficial owner.S.11Register of beneficial owner.S.16Depositories to indemnify loss in certain cases.S.17Rights and obligations of depositories, etc.

Ch. 4

ENQUIRY AND INSPECTION

S.12-I. Factors to be taken into account by adjudicating officer.S.13-IA. Settlement of Administrative and Civil Proceedings S.14-IB. Recovery of amounts.S.15-IC. Continuance of proceedings.S.18Power of Board to call for information and enquiry.S.19Power of Board to give directions in certain cases.S.19APenalty for failure to furnish information, return, etc.S.19BPenalty for failure to enter into an agreement.S.19CPenalty for failure to redress investors? grievances.S.19DPenalty for delay in dematerialisation or issue of certificate of securities.S.19EPenalty for failure to reconcile records.S.19FPenalty for failure to comply with directions issued by Board under section 19 of the Act.S.19FAPenalty for conduct business in a fair manner.S.19GPenalty for contravention where no separate penalty has been provided.S.19HPower to adjudicate.S.19JCrediting sums realised by way of penalties to Consolidated Fund of India.

Ch. 5

MISCELLANEOUS

S.20Offences S.21Offences by companies.

Ch. 6

CHAPTER VI.--MISCELLANEOUS--Omitted

S.22Cognizance of offences by courts S.22AComposition of certain offences.S.22BPower to grant immunity.S.22CEstablishment of Special Courts S.22DOffences triable by Special Courts S.22EAppeal and revision S.22FApplication of Code to proceedings before Special Court S.22GTransitional provisions.S.23Appeals.S.23AAppeal to Securities Appellate Tribunal.S.23BProcedure and powers of Securities Appellate Tribunal.S.23CRight to legal representation.S.23DLimitations.S.23ECivil Court not to have jurisdiction S.23FAppeal to Supreme Court S.24Power of Central Government to make rules.S.25Power of Board to make regulations.S.26Power of depositories to make bye-laws.S.27Rules and regulations to be laid before Parliament.S.28Application of other laws not barred.S.29Removal of difficulties S.30Repealed..S.30AValidation of certain acts.S.31Repeal and saving.

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