The Depositories Act, 1996 · II — CERTIFICATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS

Section 3. Certificate of commencement of business by depositories

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

CHAPTER II CERTIFICATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS 3. Certificate of commencement of business by depositories.— (1) No depository shall act as a depository unless it obtains a certificate of commencement of business from the Board. (2) A certificate granted under sub-section (1) shall be in such form as may be specified by the regulations. (3) The Board shall not grant a certificate under sub-section (1) unless it is satisfied that the depository has adequate systems and safeguards to prevent manipulation of records and transactions: Provided that no certificate shall be refused under this section unless the depository concerned has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.

Source: India Code