Please read the SID carefully before signing the application form and tendering payment.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM (Contd.)
8. In accordance with AMFI circular - 35P/MEM-COR/54/2019-20 dated February
28, 2020, it is mandatory, KYC to be verified by KYC Registration Agency
before processing redemption. Further, investor requested to complete KYC
process before placing redemption request.
In accordance with AMFI Best practices guidelines circular no. 62/2015-16 dated
September 18, 2015, investors may note the following:
It is mandatory for all new/existing investors to provide additional KYC information
such as Income details, Occupation, association with politically exposed person,
net worth etc. as mentioned in the application form. Subscription requests, without
providing these details, are liable to be rejected. No subscriptions (whether fresh or
additional) and switches pertaining to ‘KYC on-hold’ cases are accepted, unless the
investor / unitholder also submits relevant KYC missing / updated information,
which is appropriately updated on the KRA - KYC.
Further, it is mandatory for existing customers to complete In-Person Verification
process and provide the missing KYC information failing which their applications /
transaction requests for additional subscription (including switches) is liable to be
rejected.
Central Registry of Securitisation and Asset Reconstruction and Security interest of
India (‘CERSAI’) has been authorised by Government of India to act as Central KYC
Records Registry under Prevention of Money-Laundering (Maintenance of Records)
Rules, 2005 (‘PMLA Rules’).
SEBI vide its circular ref. no. CIR/MIRSD/66/2016 dated July 21, 2016 and circular
ref. no. CIR/MIRSD/120/2016 dated November 10, 2016 has prescribed that the
Mutual Fund/ AMC should capture KYC information for sharing with CKYCR as per
the KYC template prescribed by CERSAI for uniform and smooth implementation of
CKYC norms for onboarding of new investors in mutual funds.
In accordance with the aforesaid SEBI circulars and AMFI best practice guidelines
for implementation of CKYC norms with effect from February 1, 2017:
a) Individual investors who have never done KYC process under KRA regime i.e. a
new investor who is new to KRA system and whose KYC is not registered or
verified in the KRA system shall be required to provide KYC details in the CKYC
Form to the Mutual Fund/ AMC.
b) Individual investor who fills old KRA KYC Form, should provide additional /
missing information using Supplementary KYC Form or fill CKYC Form.
c) Details of investors shall be uploaded on the system of CKYCR and a 14 digit
unique KYC identifier (‘KIN’) will be generated for such customer.
d) New investors, who have completed CKYC process & have obtained KIN may
quote their KIN in the application form instead of submitting CKYC Form/
Supplementary KYC Form.
e) AMC/ Mutual Fund shall use the KIN of the investor to download the KYC
information from CKYCR system and update its records.
f) If the PAN of investor is not updated on CKYCR system, the investor should
submit self-certified copy of PAN card to the Mutual Fund/ AMC.
The CKYC Form and Supplementary KYC Form are available at Investor Service
Centre (ISC) of Axis Mutual Fund and on website www.axismf.com.
The AMC reserves the right to reject transaction application in case the investor(s)
fails to submit information and/or documentation as mentioned above. In the event
of non compliance of KYC requirements, the Trustee / AMC reserves the right to
freeze the folio of the investor(s).
SEBI vide its circular no. CIR/MIRSD/2/2013 dated January 24, 2013 further read
with AMFI Best practices guidelines circular no. 62/2015-16 dated September 18,
2015 and other applicable regulations and guidelines, for identification of Beneficial
Ownership to be followed by the intermediaries for determination of beneficial
owners. A ‘Beneficial owner’ is defined as a natural person or persons who
ultimately own, control or influence a client and/or persons on whose behalf a
transaction is being conducted and includes a person who exercises ultimate
effective control over a legal person or arrangement. In this regard, all categories of
investors (including all new / existing investors / unitholders) (except individuals,
companies listed on a stock exchange or majority-owned subsidiary of such
companies) are mandatorily required to provide beneficial ownership details for all
investments. Failing which, fund reserves the right to reject applications /
subscription requests / additional subscription requests (including switches) /
restrict further investments or seek additional information from investors who have
not provided the requisite information on beneficial ownership. In the event of
change in beneficial ownership, investors are requested to immediately update the
details with the Fund/Registrar.
Each applicant is required to submit self attested PAN Card Copy (Including
Guardian in case of Minor and POA holders).However PAN is not mandatory in case
of Investors residing in the State of Sikkim, Central & State Government officials
and officials appointed by the Courts e.g. Official Liquidator, Court receiver etc.
(under the category of Government) subject to Axis AMC confirming the above
mentioned status.
PAN Exempt Investments
SEBI vide its circular dated 24th July 2012, conveyed that the investments
aggregating ` 50,000 in a rolling 12 month period or in a financial year i.e. April to
March, in all the schemes of Mutual Funds are exempt from the PAN requirement.
Where the aggregate of the Lumpsum Investment (Fresh Purchase & Additional
Purchase) and Micro SIP installments by an investor based on the rolling 12 month
period/ in a financial year i.e. April to March does not exceed ` 50,000/-, it shall be
exempt from the requirement of PAN, (hereafter referred to as "Micro
Investments”).
PAN requirement exemption will be available only to Micro Investments made by
the individuals being Indian Citizens (Including NRIs, Joint Holders*, Minor acting
through Guardian and Sole proprietory firms not having PAN). Person of Indian
Origin, Hindu Undivided Family,(HUF),Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) and other
categories of investors will not be eligible for this exemption. However the eligible
investors are required to submit PAN exempt KYC issued by SEBI registered KRA
(KYC Registration Authority). * In case of joint holders, first holder must not
possess a PAN.
Where the investment is on behalf of a Minor by the Guardian:
a. The Minor shall be the first and sole holder in the account.
8A Operationalisation of Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR)
9. ULTIMATE BENEFICIAL OWNERS(S)
10. PERMANENT ACCOUNT NUMBER (PAN)
11. APPLICATIONS ON BEHALF OF MINORS
b. No Joint holders are allowed. In case an investor provides joint holder details,
these shall be ignored.
c. Guardian should be either a natural guardian (i.e. father or mother) or a court
appointed legal guardian.
d. Guardian should mention the relationship with Minor and date of birth of the
Minor on the application form.
e. A document evidencing the relationship and date of birth of the Minor should be
submitted along with the application form. Photo copy of any one of the
following documents can be submitted a) Birth certificate of the minor or b)
school leaving certificate / mark sheet of Higher Secondary board of respective
states, ICSE, CBSE etc. c) Passport of the minor d) Any other suitable proof
evidencing the relationship.
f. Where the guardian is not a natural guardian (father or mother) and is a court
appointed legal guardian, suitable supporting documentary evidence should be
provided.
g. If the mandatory details and/or documents are not provided, the application is
liable to be rejected without any information to the applicant.
An applicant wanting to transact through a power of attorney must lodge the
photocopy of the Power of Attorney (PoA) attested by a Notary Public or the
original PoA (which will be returned after verification) within 30 days of submitting
the Purchase Application Form / Transaction Slip at a Designated ISC / Official Point
of Acceptance, or along with the application in case of application submitted duly
signed by POA holder. Applications are liable to be rejected if the power of attorney
is not submitted within the aforesaid period.
a. A minimum gap of 15 days and not more than 90 days needs to be maintained
between date of Application & SIP start date.
b. Investor shall have the option of choosing any date of the month as the SIP date
except the dates 29th, 30th and 31st. If SIP debit date is not mentioned default
date would be considered as 7th of every month. If selected 29th, 30th or 31st,
default SIP date would be considered as 28th of every month.
c. All SIP installment cheques/payment instructions must be of the same amount
and the same monthly debit date (excluding first cheque).
d. The SIP will be discontinued automatically if payment is not received for three
successive installments.
e. Investors can discontinue a SIP at any time by sending a written request to any
Official Point of Acceptance or to the registrar KFin Technologies Private
Limited. Notice of such discontinuance should be received at least 20 days prior
to the next due date of the installment / debit.
f. In case payment is made using “At Par” cheques, investors must mention the
MICR number of his bank branch. Where he hold’s the bank account.
g. An Investor will not hold Axis Mutual Fund, its registrars and / or service
providers responsible if a transaction is delayed or not effected, or the investor
bank account is debited in advance or after the specific SIP date because of the
various clearing cycles of RBI’s Electronic Clearing Facility (ECS) / Bank holiday.
Axis Mutual Fund, its registrars and other service providers shall not be held
responsible or liable for damages / compensation / loss incurred by the investor
as a result of using the SIP or ECS / Auto debt facility.
h. Please refer below table for minimum monthly/yearly installments:
Scheme Monthly Yearly
Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum
Amount (`) Installments Amount (`) Installments
All Schemes except 1000 6
below schemes,
Axis Overnight Fund &
Axis Liquid Fund 12000 3
Axis Bluechip Fund, 500 6
Axis Midcap Fund,
Axis Flexi Cap Fund,
Axis Smallcap Fund and
Axis Focused 25 Fund
Axis Nifty 100 Index Fund
Axis Long Term 500 6 6000 3
Equity Fund*
Note: For all schemes, minimum amount is as per above table and thereafter in
multiple of ` 1.
For Long Term Equity Fund Minimum amount is as per above table and
thereafter in multiple of ` 500*.
i. If the period is not specified by the unit holder on the SIP section then the SIP
enrollment will be consider from the upcoming month (Gap of 21 days) till
perpetuity (December 2099).
j. If no amount is mentioned minimum scheme amount would be considered.
Please refer KIM & SID of the respective scheme.
Change of Debit Bank Details (SIP Auto Debit Form)
a. Investor can change debit bank details mentioned on SIP Auto Debit form by
ticking the check box provided on the form and attaching signed cancelled
cheque of the new bank along with the mandate.
b. The cheque copy should have the investor’s name printed on it.
c. A minimum gap of 15 days is required for incorporation of new bank details.
d. In case of change of debit bank details the investor needs to provide the new
bank details on mandate and SIP start date should be in continuation with the
SIP cycle and end date will remain the same.
e. Except new debit bank details rest of the details i.e. SIP period, amount etc. will
remain same as the original SIP investment.
NACH is a funds clearing platform set up by NPCI similar to the existing ECS of RBI.
NPCI has implemented NACH for Banks, Financial Institutions, Corporates and
Government a web based solution to facilitate interbank, high volume, electronic
transactions which are repetitive and periodic in nature.
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
NPCI was set up by Indian Banks Association under a mandate from the Reserve
Bank of India in 2008. It is the umbrella organization for all retail payment systems.
NCPI would provide robust payment solutions to banks and financial institutions
across India.
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13. SIP matlab SLEEP IN PEACE (SYSTEMATIC INVESTMENT PLAN)
14. NATIONAL AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (NACH)