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An investor holds a folio in single mode. The sole holder dies and the nominee claims the units, whose value is Rs 4,00,000. Which statement is correct about the transmission process?

With a valid nomination, the nominee submits the death certificate, a transmission request and KYC details, and the units are transferred to the nominee's name. A court succession certificate is not required in every case, and the units are not cancelled or paid to the distributor.

  1. AUnits are transmitted to the nominee on submission of the death certificate and KYC, after which the nominee becomes the holderCorrect
  2. BUnits are automatically redeemed and paid to the distributor
  3. CThe AMC must wait for a court succession certificate in every case
  4. DThe units are cancelled and the amount is transferred to SEBI

Explanation

Where a valid nomination exists, the nominee submits the death certificate, transmission request and KYC and the units are transmitted to the nominee's name. A court succession certificate is not mandatory in every case, and distributors have no claim on the units.

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