How to Check Shares Transferred to IEPF and Unclaimed Shares Transfer to IEPF
The Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) is a government initiative aimed at protecting the interests of investors by handling unclaimed shares, dividends, and other financial assets. Companies transfer unclaimed dividends or shares that remain inactive for seven years to IEPF. How to check shares transferred to IEPF ? If you are an investor or a legal heir of an investor whose shares have been transferred to IEPF, you may be wondering how to check these shares and reclaim them. In this blog, we will cover the process of checking shares transferred to IEPF and understanding how unclaimed shares are handled. We'll also introduce how Share Samadhan can help in simplifying the recovery process. What Are IEPF Shares? Shares transferred to IEPF occur when dividends or shares remain unclaimed or inactive for a specified period. As per the Companies Act, 2013, companies are required to transfer unclaimed dividends and shares to the IEPF after seven years. These shares can bel...