Notice of Inspection or Investigation :

SEBI shall give ten days written notice to the credit rating agency before ordering an inspection or investigation. SEBI in the interest of the investors may order in writing, direct that the inspection or investigation of the affairs of the credit rating agency to be taken up without such notice. During the course of  an inspection or investigation, the credit rating agency against whom the inspection or investigation is being carried out should be bound to discharge all its obligations as provided in this regulation.