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    Question

    ……………. may transfer the duties and functions

    of a clearing house to a clearing corporation, being a company incorporated under the Companies Act
    A SEBI with prior approval of State Government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B SEBI Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Recognized Stock Exchange with prior approval of SEBI Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Recognized Stock Exchange with prior approval of Central Government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Recognized Stock Exchange Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 8A of SCRA Clearing corporation—(1) A recognised stock exchange may, with the prior approval of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, transfer the duties and functions of a clearing house to a clearing corporation, being a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 for the purpose of— (a) the periodical settlement of contracts and differences thereunder; (b) the delivery of, and payment for, securities; (c) any other matter incidental to, or connected with, such transfer. (2) Every clearing corporation shall, for the purpose of transfer of the duties and functions of a clearing house to a clearing corporation referred to in sub-section (1), make bye-laws and submit the same to the Securities and Exchange Board of India for its approval.  

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