CDSL circular on -Clarification on the submission of Status of Readiness and Compliance to the accessibility requirements
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Mar 25, 2026, 6:53:06 AM (7 days ago) Mar 25
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Date of Issue: 24-03-2026
Highlights of the Circular :
Depository Participant (DPs) are advised to refer Communique CDSL/AUDIT/DP/POLCY/2026/162 dated March 09, 2026, along with SEBI Circular no. HO/13/19/13(2)2025-ITD-1_VIAP/I/187/2025 dated December 08, 2025, regarding Clarification on the Digital Accessibility circulars.
In continuation of the communique issued pursuant to paragraph 3(a) of the captioned SEBI Circular, and with a view to providing further clarity on the scope and manner of submission, Depository Participants (DPs) are hereby advised as under:
1. DPs are required to submit the status of their readiness and compliance with the accessibility requirements in respect of the digital platforms, including website, mobile application, or any other online services provided by the DP, as disclosed to CDSL in accordance with SEBI Circular no. SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/131 dated September 25, 2025. As per the said circular, DPs were required to submit the list of their digital platforms to CDSL by September 30, 2025.
2. The submission shall be made by manually entering the platform-wise details and the corresponding accessibility readiness status in the prescribed format provided in the Annexure-A to the aforementioned communique, through https://auditweb.cdslindia.com.
3. With reference to the field titled “Supporting Document (PDF)” specified under Clause 4 of the Annexure-A to the aforementioned communique, it is hereby clarified that, wherever a supporting document is uploaded, the same shall comprise of a report duly signed by certified accessibility professional(s) pertaining to the respective digital platform for which the accessibility readiness details are being submitted.
4. With further reference to Clause 7 in the Annexure – A of the aforementioned communique, regarding the provision relating to modification of entries, it is clarified that DPs may edit or delete the respective row, including modification or deletion of the supporting document, as applicable.
5. DPs are advised to ensure that the information furnished is complete, accurate, and aligned with the list of digital platforms submitted to CDSL pursuant to the aforesaid SEBI Circular.
6. All other instructions, manner of submission, and timelines specified in the earlier communique, including the requirement to submit the information, latest by March 31, 2026, shall remain unchanged.
DPs are requested to take note of the above clarification and ensure compliance accordingly.
Depository Participant (DPs) are advised to refer Communique CDSL/AUDIT/DP/POLCY/2026/162 dated March 09, 2026, along with SEBI Circular no. HO/13/19/13(2)2025-ITD-1_VIAP/I/187/2025 dated December 08, 2025, regarding Clarification on the Digital Accessibility circulars.
In continuation of the communique issued pursuant to paragraph 3(a) of the captioned SEBI Circular, and with a view to providing further clarity on the scope and manner of submission, Depository Participants (DPs) are hereby advised as under:
1. DPs are required to submit the status of their readiness and compliance with the accessibility requirements in respect of the digital platforms, including website, mobile application, or any other online services provided by the DP, as disclosed to CDSL in accordance with SEBI Circular no. SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/131 dated September 25, 2025. As per the said circular, DPs were required to submit the list of their digital platforms to CDSL by September 30, 2025.
2. The submission shall be made by manually entering the platform-wise details and the corresponding accessibility readiness status in the prescribed format provided in the Annexure-A to the aforementioned communique, through https://auditweb.cdslindia.com.
3. With reference to the field titled “Supporting Document (PDF)” specified under Clause 4 of the Annexure-A to the aforementioned communique, it is hereby clarified that, wherever a supporting document is uploaded, the same shall comprise of a report duly signed by certified accessibility professional(s) pertaining to the respective digital platform for which the accessibility readiness details are being submitted.
4. With further reference to Clause 7 in the Annexure – A of the aforementioned communique, regarding the provision relating to modification of entries, it is clarified that DPs may edit or delete the respective row, including modification or deletion of the supporting document, as applicable.
5. DPs are advised to ensure that the information furnished is complete, accurate, and aligned with the list of digital platforms submitted to CDSL pursuant to the aforesaid SEBI Circular.
6. All other instructions, manner of submission, and timelines specified in the earlier communique, including the requirement to submit the information, latest by March 31, 2026, shall remain unchanged.
DPs are requested to take note of the above clarification and ensure compliance accordingly.
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