SEBI Directs Banks and Mutual Funds to Repay Defaulter Over Unregistered Portfolio Services Debt
Regulatory Action Intensifies as SEBI Issues Remittance Advice
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a formal Remittance Advice, mandating all banks and mutual funds in India to receive payments from Money Mishra Financial Services regarding an outstanding debt. This critical directive stems from ongoing proceedings related to unregistered portfolio management services offered by Allied Financial Services Private Limited.This action confirms the regulatory body's strict enforcement mechanism against entities failing to comply with financial obligations. The Remittance Advice, dated 02/07/2026, serves as a definitive instruction for banks and mutual funds holding accounts belonging to Money Mishra Financial Services [Defaulter].
Current Liability Reaches ₹6,41,000
The proceedings commenced following a demand notice issued on 24.03.2026. The initial recovery certificate specified a total due amount of ₹6,21,000 (Rupees Six Lakh Twenty-One Thousand Only), along with accrued interest and all associated costs and charges.As of the date of this advisory, SEBI has calculated that the current liability owed by the defaulter amounts to ₹6,41,000 (Rupees Six Lakhs Forty-One Thousand Only). The Remittance Advice clearly outlines the legal obligations to clear this revised amount immediately.
Mandate for Financial Institutions and Recovery Process
The document serves as a direct instruction under Section 28A of the SEBI Act, 1992, as amended by the Securities Laws (Amendment) Act, 2014. It directs financial institutions to remit the full outstanding amount against the defaulter's accounts or redeem units held in their mutual funds.The instruction is targeted at preventing any circumvention of the recovery process by the defaulter. Financial institutions must accept the remittance and ensure that all transaction details are meticulously recorded according to SEBI standards.
Ensuring Compliance with Payment Details
To facilitate a complete audit trail, the Remittance Advice sets forth several compliance requirements for receiving payments. The full settlement requires financial institutions and mutual funds to receive specific documentation confirming payment receipt.The required information includes the Case Name and Recovery Certificate Number, the Name of Payee, Date of Payment, Amount Paid, Transaction No., and Bank Details from which the payment was made. SEBI emphasizes that credit will not be accounted for without confirmation in the specified format.
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