Date: July 6, 2026
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Dividend Declaration or Non-Declaration
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Dhampur Sugar Mills Limited sent a formal reminder to shareholders regarding unpaid/unclaimed dividends and the impending transfer of these amounts and corresponding equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
Key Disclosures:
- The reminder is issued pursuant to Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016.
- Unpaid/unclaimed dividends remaining for seven consecutive years must be transferred to the IEPF.
- Equity shares corresponding to such unpaid dividends for seven consecutive years must also be transferred to the IEPF Demat Account.
- The Unclaimed Dividend for Financial Year 2018-19 (Final) is specifically due for transfer to IEPF on October 8, 2026.
- The corresponding equity shares for which this dividend has not been claimed will also be transferred on this date.
- The company's records indicate that shareholders have unpaid/unclaimed dividends for multiple financial years: 2018-19 (Final), 2019-20 (Interim), 2022-23 (Interim), 2021-22 (Interim), and 2022-23 (Interim).
Required Action for Shareholders:
Shareholders must claim their unpaid/unclaimed dividends before the applicable due dates to prevent transfer of both dividend amounts and corresponding equity shares to IEPF. To process claims, shareholders must submit:
- A duly signed request letter by the sole/first holder and all joint holders
- Self-attested copy of PAN Card and address proof
- Copy of cancelled cheque, bank statement or passbook showing bank account details
Consequences of Transfer:
Once transferred to IEPF, no claim shall lie against the company. Any future corporate benefits including dividends on such shares will be credited to IEPF. Shareholders can reclaim transferred amounts/shares by filing Form IEPF-5 online with the IEPF Authority.