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Answer each of these questions in about one hundred and fifty words:
Explain the powers SEBI has been vested with for discharging of its functions efficiently.
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Solution
SEBI has been vested with the following powers:
- To make and approve by-laws of stock exchanges.
- To enquire the stock exchange to amend their by-laws.
- Inspect the books of accounts and call for periodical returns from recognized stock exchanges.
- Inspect the books of accounts of financial intermediaries.
- Compel certain companies to list their shares in one or more stock exchanges.
- Levy fees and other charges on the intermediaries for performing its functions.
- Grant license to any person for the purpose of dealing in certain areas.
- Delegate powers exercisable by it.
- Prosecute and judge directly the violation of certain provisions of the Companies Act.
- Power to impose monetary penalties.
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