NLC India fined ₹5.42 Lakh by BSE for Board Composition Non-Compliance
NLC India Limited was fined ₹5.42 lakh by BSE for non-compliance with board composition rules, including failing to appoint a Women Director. The company has requested a waiver, stating appointment powers lie with the President of India and that the issue is beyond management's control.
While a fine has been imposed, the company has stated that there is no impact on its operations and the financial implication is limited to the fine amount, which is relatively small for a listed entity.
The company has been fined by the stock exchange for non-compliance with regulatory requirements regarding board composition.
NLC India Limited has received a notice from BSE Limited imposing a fine of ₹5,42,800 (including GST) for non-compliance with Regulation 17(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, specifically concerning the composition of the Board of Directors and the failure to appoint a Women Director.
The company has requested a waiver of these fines from BSE, citing that as a Government Company, the appointment of Directors rests with the President of India. NLC India Limited also stated that it periodically apprises its administrative ministry, the Ministry of Coal, regarding the need to appoint the requisite number of Independent Directors. The company emphasized that the non-compliance was neither due to negligence on its part nor within the control of its management.
NLC India Limited has clarified that this imposition of fines will have no impact on the company's operations or other activities, with the total financial implication limited to the fines themselves.
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