How to use the SEBI ODR mechanism for PPFAS disputes

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SEBI ODR (smartODR.in) is the regulator’s structured dispute-resolution route, a digital-first alternative to civil court for investment-related matters. It carries two distinct mechanisms: mediation (a SEBI-empanelled mediator facilitates discussion; outcome is non-binding) and arbitration (a SEBI-empanelled arbitrator hears both sides and issues a binding award). ODR sits one rung above SCORES in SEBI’s escalation framework, and is appropriate when the dispute survives SCORES with a specific monetary or service-level claim worth pursuing.

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How to use the SEBI ODR mechanism for PPFAS disputes