Key Dates and Deadlines

  • Dividend Transfer Deadline: Unclaimed dividends for Financial Year 2018-19 will be transferred to IEPF if not claimed by seven-year period completion
  • Share Transfer Deadline: All shares with unclaimed dividends for seven consecutive years (FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26) must be transferred to IEPF by October 4, 2026
  • Claim Submission Deadline: Shareholders must submit claims by August 21, 2026 to prevent share transfer

Transfer Requirements

Pursuant to Section 124(6) of Companies Act, 2013 read with Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016:

  • Shares become eligible for transfer after dividends remain unpaid/unclaimed for seven consecutive years
  • Transfer must occur within one month of the due date of September 5, 2026 (by October 4, 2026)
  • Shares are transferred to the Demat Account of IEPF Authority

Shareholder Action Required

To prevent share transfer to IEPF, shareholders must:

1. Submit claim request letter duly signed by all shareholders (primary and joint holders) to RTA Alankit Assignments Ltd at 205-208, Anarkali Complex, Jhandewalan Extension, New Delhi-110055

2. Provide Folio/DP/Client ID details

3. Physical shareholders must attach photocopy of share certificate (both sides)

KYC Compliance Requirements

Demat Shareholders: Must submit to RTA:

  • Copy of Client Master List (CML) of active Demat account verified by DP with digital signature or stamp and signature
  • Original cancelled cheque leaf or passbook pages showing shareholder name, address and bank account details, duly attested by bank

Physical Shareholders: Must submit to RTA:

  • ISR-1 form for updating mobile number, PAN, email ID, bank details, address
  • ISR-2 form for signature verification from banker
  • Nomination forms: SH-13 (new nomination), SH-14 (change nomination), or ISR-3 (no nomination required)

Additional Information

  • Company is communicating individually to affected shareholders at their last recorded address
  • Complete list of affected shareholders available on company website: https://www.hindustancopper.com/Page/IEPF
  • Shares transferred to IEPF, including all benefits, can be claimed back from IEPF Authority following prescribed procedures
  • RTA contact: Email rta@alankit.com, Phone 01142541234