2. INTRODUCTION
The Ombudsman scheme is a system that provides independent and
impartial dispute resolution services between an organization and its
customers or clients. It is typically established by government agencies
or private organizations to ensure that the rights of individuals are
protected and that complaints are handled fairly and efficiently.
3. HISTORY
The word "Ombudsman" comes from the Swedish word "ombudsman," which
means "representative.“
The first modern Ombudsman scheme was established in Sweden in 1915
In the United Kingdom, the first Ombudsman scheme was established in
1967, followed by the first Financial Ombudsman Service in 2000. In the
United States, the first Ombudsman was established in the 1960s, and since
then, many government agencies, educational institutions, and corporations
have established Ombudsman schemes.
4. The SEBI (Ombudsman) Regulations, 2003 (Ombudsman Regulations)
were notified on August 21, 2003. The Ombudsman Regulations were
subsequently amended on December 5, 2003 and November 9, 2006 in
order to operationalize certain provisions of the regulations.
5. FUNCTIONS
Receiving complaints
Investigating complaints
Making recommendations
Providing advice and guidance
Monitoring and reporting
Promoting good practice
6. INVESTORS COMPLAINT CELL
Ombudsman will accept the complaint in case where the complaint is not
solved by concerned entity or intermediary within one month of making
representation to the concerned entity or intermediary.
Complaint Registration.
Send Remainder.
View Complaint Status.
Toll Free Helpline: 1800 266 7575.
7. Grounds on which complaints can be made
to Ombudsman
Non receipt of share certificate
Non receipt of debenture certificate
Non receipt of unit certificate
Non receipt of refund of allotment money in case of non allotment
Non receipt of dividend to shareholders
Non receipt of annual statements or annual reports relating to portfolio
Any grievance in respect of issue or dealing in securities against an intermediary
or a listed company
8. TYPES
Financial Ombudsman Scheme
Public Sector Ombudsman Scheme
Industry-Specific Ombudsman Scheme
Workplace Ombudsman Scheme
Academic Ombudsman Scheme
Human Rights Ombudsman Scheme