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Transfer of Shares to IEPF: Procedure under Companies Act & IEPF Rules

Company Law : Procedure under the Companies Act, 2013 and IEPF Rules, 2016 Introduction Equity shares for which dividends have remained unpaid o...

April 14, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

IEPF Share Recovery: Common Issues Faced by Shareholders

Company Law : This explains why genuine shareholders face rejection in IEPF claims due to procedural lapses. The key takeaway is that compliance...

January 21, 2026 1050 Views 0 comment Print

Form IEPF-5 Changes And Updates Effective October 2025

Company Law : Form IEPF-5 updated from 6 Oct 2025. New provisions include entitlement and authority letters, share-only claims, and validation o...

October 27, 2025 5562 Views 7 comments Print

Guide to Dividend Management & Claiming Shares from IEPF

Company Law : Learn the process of dividend management and how to claim shares from IEPF with steps for verification and refund under the Compan...

December 20, 2024 1911 Views 0 comment Print

IEPFA (Form of Annual statements of Accounts) Amendment Rule 2024

Company Law : Amendment to IEPFA Rules: CEO now required to sign annual statements alongside the Chairperson. Know the changes in IEPFA (Form of...

October 11, 2024 1950 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICSI Requests CS Feedback on Practical Issues in IEPF Claims

Company Law : The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has invited feedba...

March 11, 2026 630 Views 0 comment Print

IEPFA Proposes Faster Refunds to Simplify Low-Value Investor Claims

Company Law : Proposed amendments aim to reduce timelines and simplify procedures for refunds of unclaimed shares and dividends. The changes foc...

January 30, 2026 621 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Removes FIR Requirement for claims of share valued up to ₹5 lakh

Corporate Law : Clarification on share certificate claims under Rs. 5 lakh, legal heir acceptance, and applicant authenticity measures by the Inve...

March 16, 2025 1206 Views 1 comment Print

Authenticity of An Applicant Claiming Share/Security Certificates as Legal Heirs

Company Law : Government updates on share certificate claims: FIR condition removed for values up to Rs. 5 lakh. Companies must ensure authentic...

February 12, 2025 735 Views 0 comment Print

Government Simplifies Unclaimed Dividend Reporting Process

Company Law : The Indian government has reduced reporting forms for companies on unclaimed dividends and integrated fund transfers with Bharatko...

February 6, 2025 789 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


IEPF Authority Mandates Final Filing for Unclaimed Funds Data by Aug 30, 2025

Corporate Law : IEPFA issues final notice for companies to file Form IEPF-1A with Excel template by Aug 30, 2025, to ensure investor claims are pr...

July 31, 2025 1494 Views 0 comment Print

Deepti Gaur Mukerjee Appointed IEPF Authority Chairperson

Company Law : Smt. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee appointed as chairperson of the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority by the Ministry of Corp...

October 3, 2024 1608 Views 0 comment Print

IEPFA (Form of Annual Statement of Accounts) Amendment Rules, 2024

Company Law : MCA amends Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority rules, replacing "one member" with "chief executive officer" for annua...

October 3, 2024 1254 Views 0 comment Print

IEPFA (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Second Amendment Rules, 2024

Company Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has updated the IEPF rules to simplify the process for investors to claim lost or unclaimed secu...

September 9, 2024 5388 Views 0 comment Print

MCA merges IEPF-3 with IEPF-4 & IEPF-7 with IEPF-1 & Changes payment process

Company Law : General Circular No- 07/2024: Forms IEPF-3 merges with IEPF-4 and IEPF-7 with IEPF-1 in MCA Version 3. Simplifying compliance for ...

July 17, 2024 4005 Views 0 comment Print


Quick Reference for Recovery of shares from IEPF

June 6, 2024 1212 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to recover lost shares, transfer physical shares, and more from IEPF. Get step-by-step process, categories, and FAQs. Expert advice included

IEPFA Seeks Feedback to Enhance Claims Settlement Process

March 16, 2024 1671 Views 0 comment Print

IEPFA invites stakeholders to share insights on streamlining claims settlement process under the Companies Act, 2013. Deadline: April 15, 2024.

All about Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Form 1 to 6

March 11, 2024 11226 Views 1 comment Print

Learn all about IEPF forms for managing unclaimed dividends, deposits, and more. Understand filing procedures, deadlines, and processing types.

Overview of Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)

December 18, 2023 3843 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the world of the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). Explore its features, administration, amounts credited, and the impactful utilization of funds. Stay informed on investor protection and financial awareness.

IEPF Compliance Guide: Forms, Rules and Timeframes for Companies

November 17, 2023 5964 Views 0 comment Print

IEPF checklist, including forms like IEPF-1 to IEPF-4, rules, and timeframes for filing. Stay compliant with the Investor Education and Protection Fund regulations.

Unlocking Unclaimed Investor Funds: SEBI’s New IPEF Regulations 2023

October 27, 2023 2115 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI’s latest IPEF Regulations empower investors to claim unclaimed funds from listed entities, REITs, and InvITs. Explore the key amendments and their impact.

Important Notice: Share and Dividend Transfers to IEPF – Custodian’s Directive

September 25, 2023 1401 Views 0 comment Print

Read an essential notice about refraining from transferring shares and dividends to IEPF for notified parties, as directed by Custodian. Understand legal implications.

Recovery of shares from IEPF no longer a challenge

June 6, 2023 5439 Views 1 comment Print

Recover your forgotten wealth! Explore the streamlined process of claiming unclaimed shares from the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). Learn the steps, gather required documents, and initiate your claim effortlessly.

SEBI Issues Comprehensive Guidelines for Investor Protection Fund and Investor Services Fund

May 30, 2023 3969 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI has issued comprehensive guidelines for the Investor Protection Fund (IPF) and Investor Services Fund (ISF) at Stock Exchanges and Depositories. The guidelines aim to enhance investor protection and improve the functioning of IPF and ISF. The guidelines cover various aspects such as the constitution and management of IPF, contribution to IPF by stock exchanges […]

Challenges faced by investors in claiming IEPF refunds

May 29, 2023 2937 Views 0 comment Print

Explore challenges faced by investors in claiming IEPF refunds. Lack of awareness, complex procedures, and coordination issues persist. Learn how to overcome these challenges for a smooth refund process.

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