- Every close ended scheme, other than an equity linked savings scheme, shall be listed on a recognised stock exchange within such time period and subject to such conditions as specified by the Board:

Provided that listing of close ended scheme launched prior to the commencement of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Mutual Funds) (Amendment) Regulations, 2009 shall not be mandatory -

(a) if the said scheme provides for periodic repurchase facility to all the unit holders with restriction, if any, on the extent of such repurchase; or

(b) if the said scheme provides for monthly income or caters to special classes of persons like senior citizens, women, children, widows or physically handicapped or any special class of persons providing for repurchase of units at regular intervals; or

(c) if the details of such repurchase facility are clearly disclosed in the offer document; or

(d) if the said scheme opens for repurchase within a period of six months from the closure of subscription; or

(e) if the said scheme is a capital protection oriented scheme.]