Chapter II · Registration of Alternative Investment Funds
Regulation 5
Furnishing of Information
Chapter II · Registration of Alternative Investment Funds
SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012
In plain English
In plain English
SEBI can ask the applicant for more information or clarification about the sponsor, the manager, the fund or its activities, both while the application is pending and after registration. The applicant, sponsor or manager may also be called to appear before SEBI in person.
Where this sits
Regulation 5 is in Chapter II — Registration of Alternative Investment Funds of the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012.
Provisos, explanations and conditions
This regulation has no provisos or explanations in its text. Check Connections for other provisions it refers to.
What changed
No change to this regulation by the 2026 amendments (No. 303 of 16 April 2026 and No. 313 of 10 July 2026).
Where it connects
The text of this regulation does not refer to other numbered regulations.
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Check yourself
2 practice questions on Regulation 5, each with an explanation for every option.
- True or false: SEBI may require the applicant, Sponsor or Manager to appear before it for personal representation.
- When can SEBI ask an applicant for further information under Regulation 5?
The regulation
5. (1) The Board may require the applicant to furnish any such further information or clarification regarding the Sponsor or Manager or nature of the fund or fund management activities or any such matter connected thereto to consider the application for grant of a certificate or after registration thereon.
(2) If required by the Board, the applicant or Sponsor or Manager shall appear before the Board for personal representation.
Text from the consolidated Regulations. Square brackets and [***] mark earlier amendments and omissions, as in the official text. Check the official Gazette text before relying on it.
Last checked against source on 10 October 2026: consolidated Regulations to 19 November 2025, read with Amendment Regulations No. 303 (16 April 2026) and No. 313 (10 July 2026).
Source and verification
- Instrument
- SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 — Regulation 5
- Text used
- Consolidated Regulations as amended up to 19 November 2025, read with the 2026 amendments (no change to this regulation)
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
- Official source
- www.sebi.gov.in → Legal → Regulations. The Gazette text prevails.
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