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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


A Step-by-Step Guide to the IEPF Refund Process

April 24, 2023 3990 Views 0 comment Print

Navigate the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) refund process seamlessly with our step-by-step guide. Reclaim unclaimed dividends and deposits effortlessly. Learn the importance of timely claims and understand the simple IEPF claim process.

How to Claim Shares from IEPF (Investor Education and Protection Fund)

April 4, 2023 5217 Views 1 comment Print

Learn the step-by-step process of claiming shares from the IEPF (Investor Education and Protection Fund) under the Companies Act, 2013. Understand the forms, documentation, verification, and timelines involved to ensure a successful claim.

How to Reclaim Reliance Industries shares from IEPF Authority

March 22, 2023 19437 Views 9 comments Print

Learn how to reclaim unclaimed Reliance Industries shares from the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority. Follow the steps and protect your investments.

All about IEPF-5

February 2, 2023 4335 Views 0 comment Print

This article explains the process of Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government to promote investor awareness and protect their interests. Learn all about IEPF-5 and how to claim refund of unpaid dividend or matured deposits via section 125(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Delisting of Shares – Exclusion of shares transferred to IEPF for calculating 90% of shares tendered by public shareholders

January 27, 2023 3075 Views 0 comment Print

Chapter IV of the Delisting Regulations, which states that shares transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund’s account shall be excluded while calculating 90% of shares tendered by public shareholders for successful completion of delisting offer.

Process of Transfer of Shares to IEPF & How to Claim back these Shares

January 25, 2023 8037 Views 3 comments Print

Learn the process of transferring shares to IEPF (Investor Education and Protection Fund) as mandated by the Companies Act, 2013. Discover the steps companies take and understand how to claim back these shares, ensuring compliance with the regulations.

IEPF Authority invites comments for simplifying claims refund process

January 9, 2023 2928 Views 0 comment Print

IEPFA invites comments on consultation Paper on refund process at IEPFA to simplify & expedite process of claim refund filed under Companies Act 2013

Procedure of Recovery of Shares in India

December 16, 2022 7821 Views 0 comment Print

The securities were distributed in the form of paper certificates prior to the emergence of the dematerialized mode of trading. Since these security certificates are in physical form, there is a high likelihood that they will be ripped, misplaced, and lost.

Know How to Claim Unclaimed Dividend from Company

December 10, 2022 17514 Views 0 comment Print

A dividend is a portion of a company’s profits that are given to each shareholder. The Board of Directors determines and declares the quantity and quality of dividends. A dividend can be final or interim; the former is announced at the conclusion of the fiscal year, while the latter is announced on a quarterly or semi-annual basis.

Claim Your Years Old NEROLAC Lost Shares From IEPF

February 21, 2022 2181 Views 0 comment Print

Claim Shares from the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority Unclaimed Shares for recovery of shares in India To recover the shares and dividend amounts transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Jurisdiction, the Shareholder must complete the steps outlined below: Shareholders must open a Demat Account with NSDL/ CDSL since shares will […]

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