A doubt had arisen as to whether rough diamonds purchased from the open market can be exported without any restriction. The issue was examined in consultation with Ministry of Commerce and it was clarified by the Board that there should be no bar for export of rough diamonds even if procured from domestic market provided the payment is received is freely convertible currency
However, it has been observed that in some cases, persons with a past police record who were admitted as a member of the stock exchange had subsequently indulged in fraud and cheating the public
