17.1 No person shall have the right to access the database maintained in the Central Securities Registry, which would enable him to obtain information on a particular person as a holder of one or more securities, or to obtain information regarding transfers or other entries in respect of a particular person.

17.2 Notwithstanding the provision of the preceding sub-Article (17.1) above, the securities holder and the court shall have the right to demand any information regarding the balance, transfer and any other entry on his securities account, pursuant to the procedure and charges prescribed by the BSE.

17.3 Notwithstanding the provision of sub-Article (17.2) above, the court shall have the right to demand the information regarding the balance, transfers and other entries on a particular person's securities accounts, if such information is required, pursuant to the legal proceedings relevant to such securities holder.

17.4 Any other information regarding a Participant's securities account, clearing account and operating account shall be kept confidential by the BSE and the Settlement Bank respectively.