FAQ- REGISTERED VALUERS- GENERAL

FAQ- REGISTERED VALUERS- GENERAL:

1.  Who is a Valuer?
Ans. A Valuer is an individual (or an entity) who does the work of valuation.

2.   Which Act / Rules defines Valuer?
Ans. The Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017, notified in  exercise of powers conferred by section 247 read with sections 458, 459 and 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), define a Valuer and lay down rules governing a Valuer inter alia including Eligibility, Qualification and Registration of Valuer.

3. Who is a registered valuer?
Ans.  A registered valuer means a person registered with the Authority in accordance with the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017 (the Rules).

4.  Who is the Authority?
Ans. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has been specified as the Authority by the Central Government under section 458 of the Companies Act, 2013.

5.  Who is eligible to be registered as a valuer under the Companies Act, 2013?
Ans.  An individual, a partnership entity or a company are eligible for registration  subject to meeting the eligibility requirements provided for in rule 3 of the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017.

6.  What are the eligibility norms, qualification and experience required for an Individual to be registered as a valuer?
Ans. Subject to meeting other requirements provided in rule 3  and  rule  4  of  Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017, an individual is eligible to be a registered valuer, if he (i) is a fit and proper person, (ii) has the necessary qualification and experience, (iii) is a valuer member of a Registered Valuer Organisation (RVO), (iv) has completed a recognised educational course as member of a RVO, and (v) has passed the valuation examination conducted by the IBBI, and (vi) is recommended by the RVO for registration as a valuer.

7.  Who is a Registered Valuer Organisation (RVO)?
Ans. Registered Valuers Organisation (RVO) is an organisation recognised under sub-rule (5) of rule 13 of the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017 and are the first line of regulators. An applicant has be first be a member with an RVO before seeking registration as a registered valuer.

8.  Who is a fit and proper Person?
Ans.    To determine whether an individual is a fit and proper person under these rules, the Authority may take account any relevant consideration, including but not limited to the following criteria-
(i)        Integrity, reputation and character,
(ii)       Absence of convictions and restraint orders,
(iii)      Competence and financial solvency.

9.  If a person has been imprisoned for an offence, does it make him ineligible for life to be a Valuer?
Ans. No, you become eligible after a period of five years have elapsed from the date of expiry of the sentence.

10.  If and applicant has been levied a penalty under section 271J of the Income Tax Act, 1961, does he / she become ineligible for life to be a Valuer?
Ans. No, you become eligible after a lapse of five years from the date of levy of such penalty provided the penalty has been paid.

11.  Does an applicant need registration to undertake valuation?
Ans.  The conduct of valuation under any other law by any person shall not be affected by virtue of coming into effect of the rules with respect to registered valuers.
However, with effect from February 01, 2019, only registered valuers can undertake valuation under (i) the Companies Act, 2013 and (ii) the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

12.  What valuation work can a person do without registration?
Ans. With effect from February 01, 2019, only registered valuers can undertake  valuation under (i) the Companies Act, 2013 and (ii) the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. However, any (registered or unregistered) person may continue to render valuation services under any other law which has not stipulated requirement for valuation to be undertaken by a registered valuer.

13.   In case an individual does not intend to do valuation under (i) the Companies Act, 2013 and (ii) the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, will registration as Registered Valuer still be required?
Ans. No, conduct of valuation under any other law by any person shall not be affected unless specifically notified under any other Act.

14.  What is the process for an Individual to become a registered valuer?
Ans. Following are the (mandatory) stages to be followed by an Individual to become a Registered Valuer (RV):

Stage
Particulars
I
Seek primary membership (Valuer Member) with a Registered Valuers Organisation (RVO).

NB: On receipt of application, RVO will scrutinise the application to ensure that the same conforms to the requirements for registration, inter alia including provisions under rule 3 and rule 4 of the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017. After establishing confirmation with the said Rules, RVO shall enrol an Applicant as Valuer Member.
II
Undertake 50 hours mandatory training in the Asset Class for which registration as Registered Valuer is being pursued.
III
Pass Valuation Examination for the selected Asset Class (for which 50 hours mandatory training has been undertaken).
IV
Online submission of Form-A and uploading of necessary stated documentary proofs.

NB: After submission of Form-A by the Applicant, the same will then be sent to the RVO with whom the applicant is registered, for approval. Upon scrutiny of Form-A, RVO shall approve the application after which a payment link will be sent to the Applicant.
V
Online Payment of Fees by the Applicant.Applicant has to pay the fees online using the payment link received on email. Payment link is received only after RVO accords online approval to an applicant’s form. After online payment, applicant should take printout of the payment confirmation page for future use.
VI
Submission of following physical documents to RVO:
(i)   duly signed Form-A along with Addendum to Form A;
(ii)  copies of documentary proofs uploaded earlier and;
(iii)  proof of payment of fees [Printout of payment confirmation page as mentioned under Step V above].
VII
RVO, upon receipt of Form-A from the Applicant, shall:
(i)      recheck the application and enclosed documentary proofs and;
(ii)   ensure that documents are uploaded on the portal. Upon
verifying the completeness and correctness of the application and
the documentary proofs received,
(iii)   RVO to send scan copy of signed application (duly signed by
RVO and Applicant) to the applicant for uploading on portal.
(iv)   The scan must include the following:
a.  Physical Form A duly signed (with seal affixed) by RVO;
 b. Addendum to Form-A and;
c.   Proof of Payment of Fees.
VIII
Upon receipt of scan from RVO, applicant to upload the same on portal and submit.
IX
RVO to approve application online and send physical application to IBBI. 
The application must include the following:
a.       Checklist for Form-A [Page 1 & 2] enclosed herewith; b.   
b.       Physical Form A duly signed (with seal affixed) by RVO and;  
c.       Addendum to Form-A.
d.       Proof of Payment of Fees.
X
After the applicant has been granted registration by the Authority, applicant has to obtain Certificate of Practice from respective RVO before commencement of practice.



 15.  What work can a registered valuer undertake?
Ans. A registered valuer can undertake valuation of assets only for the class of asset for which he/she is registered for.

16.   Registered valuers are registered for how many asset classes? 
Ans.Three, namely,
(i)                   Land and Building;
(ii)                 Plant and Machinery
(iii)                Securities and Financial Assets.

17.  Can a Registered Valuer for one asset class register for another asset class?
Ans. Yes, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria specified for the said asset class   for which registration is being sought.

18.  Can an applicant be registered as valuer for all asset classes?
Ans. Yes, subject to having the qualification and experience  provided  in  the  Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017 for each asset class and you have passed the valuation examination for each asset class.

19.   Can an applicant be registered directly by the Authority?
Ans. No, an applicant cannot seek direct registration with the Authority and needs to complete the mandatory processes listed under Q.14 above prior to seeking registration.

20.   Where can an applicant be enrolled as a valuer member?
Ans. Applicant needs to be enrolled with a Registered Valuers Organisation.

21.   How can an applicant select RVO for enrolment?
Ans.  Presently, there are 11 RVOs which have been recognised by IBBI and their   names are displayed on the IBBI website. You can select any RVO depending on your convenience and the asset class for which enrolment is sought.

22.     Can and applicant be enrolled with two RVOs?
Ans. An individual can be a member of only one RVO for a particular asset class. However, for other asset class, an individual can be a member with another RVO if the existing RVO is not recognised to accept members in the asset class for which membership is being sought.

23.   Can a registered valuer shift his membership from one RVO to another?
Ans. Yes, with the prior written permission of IBBI, a registered valuer can shift his membership from one RVO to another.

24.   What are the conditions of Registration?
Ans.    The registration granted under the Rules shall be subject to the valuer complying at all times, with the following conditions:
(a)    possess the eligibility and qualification and experience criteria as specified under rule 3 and rule 4;
(b)     comply with the provisions of the Act, the rules, the Bye-laws or internal regulations, as the case may be, of the respective registered valuers organisation;
(c)    in his capacity as a registered valuer, not conduct valuation of the assets or class(es) of assets other than for which he/it has been registered by the authority;
(d)      take prior permission of the authority for shifting his/ its membership from one registered valuers organisation to another;
(e)    take adequate steps for redressal of grievances;
(f)    maintain records of each assignment undertaken by him for at least three years from the date of completion of such assignment;
(g)     comply with the Code of Conduct (as per Annexure-I of the Rules) of the registered valuers organisation of which he is a member;
(h)     in case a partnership entity or company is the registered valuer, allow only the partner or director who is a registered valuer, for the asset class(es) that is being valued, to sign and act on behalf of it;
(i)    in case a partnership entity or company is the registered valuer, it shall disclose to the company concerned, the extent of capital employed or contributed in the partnership entity or the company by the partner or director, as the case may be, who would sign and act in respect of relevant valuation assignment for the company;
(j)    in case a partnership entity is the registered valuer, be liable jointly and severally along with the partner who signs and acts in respect of a valuation assignment on behalf of the partnership entity;(k)     in case a company is the registered valuer, be liable along with director who signs and acts in respect of a valuation assignment on behalf of the company;
(l)    in case a partnership entity or company is the registered valuer, immediately inform the Authority on the removal of a partner or director, as the case may be, who is a registered valuer along with detailed reasons for such removal; and
(m)     comply with such other conditions as may be imposed by the Authority.

25.     Can a person in employment undertake valuation examination?
Ans. Yes.

26.   Can a person in employment seek registration?
Ans. No, at the time of applying for registration, an applicant must not be  in employment. In effect, while a person in employment can appear for the valuation examination, such person shall not be in employment at the time of seeking registration as a valuer.

27.   Will an applicant who has been shown as an employee in a family owned business, but does not undertake any activity related to the family business, be considered to be in employment?
Ans. Yes.

28.   Will an applicant who has been shown as an employee in a family owned business, but does not undertake any activity related to the family business, be considered to be in employment if he is not drawing any salary?
Ans. Yes.

29.   Will an applicant who is a whole time director or Executive Director in a family owned business be considered to be in employment if he/she is not drawing any salary?
Ans. Yes.

30.   Can an applicant surrender his/her membership with RVO?
Ans. Yes, membership of RVO can be surrendered in accordance with the Model Bye-laws of RVO as covered under section XI of Part II of Annexure III annexed to the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules 2017

31.   Whether any membership card, identity card, registration certificate etc. is issued upon registration as a registered valuer?
Ans. An eligible applicant, upon registration would receive a Certificate of Registration. Physical copy of the same is dispatched to the address of correspondence stated by the applicant. However, no membership card / identity card etc is issued other than the certificate of registration.

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