The company has advertised in newspapers to intimate all shareholders about the impending transfer of unpaid unclaimed dividend shares to IEPF account
Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 requires transfer of shares where dividend remains unclaimed for 7 consecutive years
Specifically, dividend for FY 2018-19 declared by the company remains unclaimed and has reached the 7-year threshold
The transfer to IEPF must occur within Financial Year 2026-27, specifically within 30 days from the due date of 17th October, 2026
The company is required to execute a corporate action to transfer these equity shares to IEPF following prescribed procedures
Shareholder Instructions and Deadlines
Shareholders must claim shares and dividend amount by writing to the company's registered address or emailing Investor@dutronindia.com or ahmedabad@in.mpms.mufg.com on or before 17th October, 2026
Failure to claim by this deadline will result in automatic transfer of shares to IEPF
After transfer, all future benefits including dividends from these shares will be credited to IEPF
Claimants may file application in Form IEPF-5 with IEPF authorities following prescribed procedure for re-transfer of shares
Rules and application forms available on IEPF website (www.iepf.gov.in) and company website
