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XII. Waiver and Interpretation of Code:
This code is subject to modification by continuously reviewing and
updating. The Board of Directors or any designated person / committee has
the authority to amend or waive compliance with this Code for any Officer
of the Company. An Officer seeking waiver of this Code shall make full
disclosure of the particular circumstances to the Board or the designated
person / committee. Any question or interpretation under this Code of
Conduct and Ethics will be handled by the Board or any person / committee
authorized by the Board and its interpretation shall be final and binding
on all the Officers of the Company.
XIII. Code of Conduct for Senior Financial
Officers:
Honesty, integrity and sound judgment of the senior financial officers is
fundamental for the success and reputation of Bhandari Group. The
professional and ethical conduct of the senior financial officers is
essential to the proper functioning of the Company. The senior finance
officers as well as directors of the company shall be bound by the
following code of ethics:
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Act with honesty and integrity, avoiding actual or apparent
conflict of interests between personal, financial and professional
relationships.
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Promote ethical and honest behavior within the company.
Ø Make
full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and
documents that the company files with, or submits or makes periodically to
the shareholders, government authorities and to the public.
Ø Maintain
the knowledge and skills that are necessary and relevant to the Company’s
needs, at all times.
Ø Comply
with the governmental laws, rules, regulations and notifications
applicable to the Company’s business.
Ø Disclose
to the Board or any committee / officer designated by the Board for this
purpose, any material transaction or relationship that reasonably could be
expected to give rise to any violations of the code including actual or
apparent conflicts with the interests of the Company.
Ø Promote
prompt reporting or violations of the code of conduct to the Board of
Directors or any person / committee designated for this purpose as may be
necessary.
Ø Respect
the confidentiality of information acquired in the course of employment
unless legally obliged to disclose and ensure that no such confidential
information is used for personal advantage / benefits.
Ø Act
in good faith, responsibility, with due care, competence and diligence
without misrepresenting material facts.
Ø Refrain
from any inappropriate or undue influence of any kind in all dealings with
independent auditors, and avoid actual or apparent conflicts with
analysis.
Ø Achieve
responsible use of and control over all assets and resources employed or
entrusted to them.
This Code applies to the principal officers and all the employees in the
finance and accounts function in Bhandari Group. All senior financial
officers should abide by and adhere to the Code. Any violation of the code
will result in appropriate disciplinary action including dismissal from
the services of the Company.
XIV. Disclosure
This Code of Conducts for Board Member and Senior Management Personnel
sets forth guidelines for conduct for the Board Members and Senior
Management Personnel.
The Board Member and the Senior Management Personnel shall affirm the
compliance with the Code on annual basis. Board Member and Senior
Management Personnel will annually sign a confirmation that they have read
and complied with this Code. The Annual Report of the Company shall carry
a declaration to this effect signed by the Managing Director of the
Company.
XV. Acknowledgment of receipt of Code of Conduct
I have received and read the Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics. I
understand the standards and policies contained in the Company’s Code and
in laid policies or laws specific to my job. I further agree to comply
with the Company Code of Conduct and Ethics. If I have any questions
concerning the meaning or application of the Company’s Code of Conduct and
Ethics, any policies or the legal or regulatory requirements applicable to
my job, I would consult the Company Secretary knowing that my questions or
reports to these sources will be maintained in confidence. |