The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has invited feedback from Company Secretaries regarding practical difficulties faced in relation to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) claims. Through a communication dated March 10, 2026, the Institute stated that it aims to act as a bridge between regulatory authorities and stakeholders to ensure effective and transparent compliance processes. Recognizing that professionals may encounter challenges while dealing with the IEPF framework, which governs the transfer of unclaimed dividends, shares, and related benefits, the Institute has initiated a consultation exercise. To gather structured inputs, ICSI has created an online Google Form seeking feedback from Company Secretaries in Practice as well as those in employment. The responses will help identify practical issues faced during IEPF claim processes and assist the Institute in presenting consolidated suggestions to authorities for improving efficiency and compliance. Professionals have been requested to submit their responses by March 17, 2026.
THE INSTITUTE OF Company Secretaries of India
IN PURSUIT OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Statutory body under an Act of Parliament
(Under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Corporate Affairs)
March 10, 2026
Dear Professional Colleague(s),
Sub: Soliciting Feedback from Company Secretaries on Practical Difficulties in relation to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Claims.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (IC SI) always endeavours to act as a bridge between regulatory authorities and stakeholders, ensuring that compliance processes remain effective and transparent. In pursuit of this objective, we are seeking valuable inputs from Company Secretaries in Practice as well as those in Employment regarding the challenges and issues faced in relation to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority.
The IEPF framework plays a vital role in safeguarding investor interests and ensuring the rightful transfer of unclaimed dividends, shares, and other benefits. At the same time, we recognize that professionals often encounter practical difficulties in its implementation.
To capture these challenges in a structured manner, a Google Form has been developed to gather insights from professionals, helping to identify practical difficulties in dealing with IEPF matters and propose measures to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen compliance.
Therefore, we request you to kindly share your feedback by completing the online Google Form available at https://forms.gle/Phk6Rfrcuhdkph9G6 , on or before Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Your timely response will greatly assist in consolidating inputs and presenting a comprehensive representation to the authorities.
Regards,
Team ICSI
