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    Question

    Who shall preside over the meetings of the Board in the

    absence of the Chairman, under SEBI Act?
    A Senior most member Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Member chosen by the chairman Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Member chosen by the members present from amongst themselves Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Proxy chosen by the members Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Proxy chosen by the members Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 7 of SEBI Act Meetings—(1) The Board shall meet at such times and places, and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings (including quorum at such meetings) as may be provided by regulation. (2) The Chairman or, if for any reason, he is unable to attend a meeting of the Board, any other member chosen by the members present from amongst themselves at the meeting shall preside at the meeting. (3) All questions which come up before any meeting of the Board shall be decided by a majority votes of the members present and voting, and, in the event of an equality of votes, the Chairman, or in his absence, the person presiding, shall have a second or casting vote.

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