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11. WHISTLE BLOWING

The term ‘whistleblowing’ is used to describe the actions of employees who draw
attention to misconduct where they work. This misconduct may be classified in many
ways; for example, a violation of a law, rule, regulation and/or a direct threat to public
interest, such as fraud, health/safety violations, and corruption.

The Company will promote ethical behavior in all spheres of its business operations.
Employees are free to report existing/ probable violations of laws, rules, regulations or
unethical conduct to their immediate supervisor or such other person as may be notified
by the management to the workgroups. Such reports received from any employee will be
reviewed by the Compliance Committee from time to time.

In order to support the practice of reporting misconduct, everyone at the Company:
• Is encouraged to feel confident in raising serious concerns and to question and act
on their concerns about practice.
• Is provided avenues to raise those concerns and receive feedback on any action
taken for.
• Is ensured that they receive a response to their concerns and that they are aware of
how to pursue them if they are not satisfied.
• Is reassured that they will be protected from possible reprisals or victimisation if they
have a reasonable belief that they have made any disclosure in good faith.

The Company’s management will not attempt to suppress/ conceal any such view or
reporting. The confidentiality of those reporting violations will be protected and they will
not be subjected to any discriminatory practices.

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