NSDL -BYELAWS -2000 CH-1 SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT 1.1. In exercise of the powers conferred under Sec. 26 of The Depositories Act 1996, National Securities Depository Limited hereby makes the following Bye Laws which have been approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India pursuant to order No.IIMARP/2676/1996 dated October 15, 1996 of Securities and Exchange Board of India. 1.2. These Bye Laws may be called the Bye Laws of National Securities Depository Limited. 1.3.These Bye Laws shall come into effect from October 15, 1996.