Can someone be penalized just for attending this session for audit?

Can someone be penalized just for attending this session for audit?

No, attending the session does not lead to any penalty. All Authorized Persons (APs) are mandatorily audited once every 2 years as per SEBI guidelines. The selection for audit is based on parameters such as turnover, complaints, and activity levels.

Those invited to attend the session have been shortlisted for audits this year based on these criteria—not because they attended the session. The session is purely for awareness and compliance preparedness.

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