SEBI Closes Out Enforcement Action Against Markolines Pavement After Settlement Payment
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a Settlement Order for Markolines Pavement Technologies Limited, formally closing an adjudication proceeding related to non-compliance with listing regulations. The order, dated April 27, 2026, details the conclusion of an inquiry into the company’s filings concerning its Initial Public Offer (IPO) proceeds.The settlement marks the finalization of the matter, which was initially brought to light due to alleged discrepancies in fund utilization reporting.
Core Violation: Failure to File IPO Proceeds Statement
The proceedings stemmed from SEBI receiving an examination report from the BSE. This report raised concerns regarding the Applicant's failure to file required statements of deviation, no deviation, or no variation.Specifically, the lapse related to the utilization of funds raised through the IPO in September 2021. The non-filing was alleged to violate the provisions of regulations 32(1) read with 32(8) of the LODR Regulations.
SEBI conducted a comprehensive examination period spanning September 2021 to September 2024, finding that the Applicant had not consistently submitted the necessary statements to the BSE on a half-yearly basis.
The Regulatory Adjudication Process
The regulatory process began with SEBI serving a Show Cause Notice (SCN) on the Applicant on May 22, 2025. The SCN questioned why an inquiry should not be held against the company for the alleged violations.Subsequently, the matter moved through several stages of deliberation, including multiple meetings between the Applicant's authorized representatives and the SEBI Internal Committee (IC). During these sessions, the Applicant confirmed that it had subsequently filed the required reports on the utilization of the IPO proceeds.
Following detailed discussions, the IC recommended a settlement amount. The High Powered Advisory Committee (HPAC) later recommended a final settlement amount of ₹12,35,000/- (Rupees Twelve Lakh Thirty-Five Thousand Only).
Terms of Settlement and Compliance
The final terms were approved by a Panel of Whole Time Members on March 12, 2026. SEBI communicated these recommendations to the Applicant via email on March 17, 2026.Markolines Pavement Technologies Limited acknowledged the terms and completed the requisite action. The company informed SEBI via email on April 15, 2026, regarding the remittance of the full settlement amount, which was subsequently confirmed by SEBI records.
Final Disposition of Adjudication Proceedings
In view of the acceptance of the settlement terms and the verified receipt of the stipulated settlement amount, SEBI disposed of the instant adjudication proceedings.The order was passed on April 27, 2026, formally concluding the proceedings initiated by the SCN Ref. No. SEBI/EAD/EAD-2/JS/YK/13815/2025.
The Settlement Order, however, includes critical caveats. SEBI retained its right to take further action if it finds that any representation made by the Applicant is untrue, or if the Applicant breaches any conditions laid out during the settlement process. This underscores SEBI's commitment to ongoing regulatory vigilance regarding listed entities.
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