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Voluntary trading account freeze empowers investors to request account blocking to prevent fraudulent trading under a regulatory framework.
The circular requires trading members to provide a voluntary freezing/blocking facility allowing clients to request account suspension, with specified request modes, acknowledgement procedures, processing timeframes, and mechanics for implementing and lifting freezes. Stock exchanges must ensure implementation, amend rules where necessary, establish reporting requirements for trading members, and report compliance to the regulator. The measure is issued under Section 11(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act and Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations to enhance investor control and prevent fraudulent trading activity.