Darshan Singh (Case reference: 02014)
| Case Number | 02014 |
| Published date | 18 March 2010 |
| Adjudicated Party | Darshan Singh |
| Procedure Type | Naming Case (Phone-Paid Services Authority) |
THE CODE COMPLIANCE PANEL OF PHONEPAYPLUS
TRIBUNAL DECISION
Thursday 4 March 2010
TRIBUNAL SITTING No. 48/ CASE 7
CASE REFERENCE: 805601/JI
Associated Individual: Darshan Singh
Service Provider: Speedreview Limited
THIS CASE WAS BROUGHT AGAINST AN ASSOCIATED INDIVIDUAL
UNDER PARAGRAPH 8.9.4 OF THE CODE
BACKGROUND
PhonepayPlus had evidence suggesting that Mr Darshan Singh was involved in a number of
companies which had been subject to adjudication in relation to a serious breach, or series
of breaches, of the PhonepayPlus Code of Practice (11th Edition Amended April 2008) (‘the
Code’).
The Tribunal considered a report prepared by the Executive in accordance with paragraph
8.9.4 of the Code and was minded to name Mr Darshan Singh as an associated individual.
The Executive notified Mr Darshan Singh of the procedure by way of letter dated 7 January
2010, confirming it was pursuing the naming procedure under the Code of Practice:
Paragraph 8.9.2f and g - Knowing Involvement in a serious breach. or series of
breaches, of the Code
The Investigation
The Executive has conducted this investigation in accordance with paragraph 8.9.4 of the
Code.
The Executive sent a letter to Darshan Singh on 7 January 2010, confirming the pursuance
of the naming procedure and enclosing documentation referred to in the letter.
A formal response to the letter was provided by Darshan Singh on 13 January 2010.
Darshan Singh did not exercise his right to make an Informal Representations to the
Tribunal.
The Tribunal made a decision on the proposed sanction by the Executive on 4 March 2010.
SUBMISSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS
KNOWING INVOLVEMENT IN A SERIOUS BREACH OR SERIES OF BREACHES
(Paragraph 8.9.2f and g)
“The Tribunal has a range of sanctions which it may apply according to the seriousness with
which it regards any breaches. Having taken all relevant circumstances into account,
PhonepayPlus may singularly or in any combination in relation to each breach:
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