When are shares transferred to IEPF?

As per Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, shares where dividend is not paid or claimed for seven consecutive years or more are transferred to IEPF. If dividend is paid or claimed in any year during that period, shares are not transferred for that reason.

How do I claim shares or dividends from IEPF?

File web Form IEPF-5 on the MCA portal, then send required documents to the companys IEPF Nodal Officer for verification. The authority processes the claim after verification.

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Claim Steps

Verify records with company/RTA
File web Form IEPF-5 on MCA portal
Send supporting documents to IEPF Nodal Officer
Company verification and authority processing

Checklist

IEPF-5 acknowledgement with SRN
Indemnity bond (as applicable)
Identity and address proof
PAN and bank details
Original certificates or duplicate-document trail (if applicable)
Legal heir documents for transmission claims

FAQs

Can I claim both shares and dividends in one IEPF-5 filing?

Yes. If both are linked to the same entitlement and records, they are commonly handled together through IEPF-5 and company verification.

Can legal heirs apply through IEPF-5?

Yes. Legal representatives can apply subject to the document set required for succession and verification.