How to Claim Your Unclaimed Dividend,Deposit,Benefits due on Investments & Others after Seven Years or More

Investor Education & Protection Fund Awareness

Yesterday as I was scrolling my facebook wall a post grabbed my attention, in the post a senior citizen was asking for advice as, "how to claim his deposit from a bank which was unclaimed from last 8 years". He further added that bank said that the amount is no longer available with them and he has to apply to MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) etc.

This post was not just the one of its type, but then I found their were many people who were in the same situation. Most of them were either senior citizens or single women. So this blog will provide you the details as how can you claim your Unclaimed Shares, Unpaid Dividend, Mature Deposit or Debentures ,Benefits due on Investments & Others after 7 Years or More.

Background 

As investors or depositors we invest in securities and deposits with companies and financial institutions for long term investment plannings. In return we get benefits like dividend, interest, bonus shares, maturity redemption amount etc. Many a times we forget to claim these benefits for one or the other reasons, on the other hand the respective companies and financial institutions are also not able to transfer us the benefit and intimate us for the same. The reasons can be numerous like, change in address, contact details, closure of bank account etc. 

In pursuant to section 125 of the Companies Act, the companies and financial institutions have to transfer the respective amount & securities to "Investor Education & Protection Fund" after seven (7) years of their accrual. 

Any person, whose shares, unclaimed dividend, matured deposits, matured debentures, application money due for refund, or interest thereon, sale proceeds of fractional shares, redemption proceeds of preference shares, etc. has been transferred to the Fund, may claim the shares under provision to subsection (6)  of section 124 of the Companies Act or apply for refund, under clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 125 of the Companies Act or under proviso to sub-section (3) of section.


Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority

Investor Education and Protection Fund Government of India has on 7th September, 2016 established Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority under the provisions of section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013.

The Application can be made to Investor Education Protection Fund (IEPF) for :

1.  Refunds of shares
2.  Unclaimed dividends
3.  Matured deposits/debentures
4.  Interest on (3) above
5.  Application Money due for Refund
6.  Sale proceed of Fractional Shares (Bonus share, merger & amalgamation)
7.  Redemption amount of Preference Share unclaimed,
8.  Other amount as may be prescribed; etc.

 

How to file the Claim with IEPF ?

The person in respect of whom any amount is transferred to the IEPF, can make an application by filing Form IEPF-5 with the IEPF authority set up by MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) and then have to follow he procedure laid down after filing of form.

There is NO FEE currently for Form IEPF-5.

Steps to Follow :

1) Go to Investor Education Protection Fund IEPF Website - www.iepf.gov.in (as shown in picture below).

 

2) Click on "Forms" Menu over the Menu Bar (as shown in picture above).

3) From the "Form Window" - Click and Download "Form IEPF 5 with Instruction Kit" (as shown in picture below). 

4) Fill the Form IEPF 5

• Be very careful for filling the details in the form as you can correct any discrepancy in the form only once.
• Read the instruction kit very carefully & thoroughly.
• Fill the same details as submitted to the company or institution at the time of making investment.
• If facing any issue than take the service of a professional service provider like CA, CS, Corporate Lawyer in Practice.

5) Upload the Form.

• Go to Investor Education Protection Fund IEPF Website.
• Click on "Forms" Menu over the Menu Bar (as shown in the picture above).
• Select "Form Upload" from the drop-down menu.
• You will be redirected to MCA21 for form Upload (as shown in picture below)
• Login using your ID and Password (if existing or else register yourself by clicking on register and entering the required details). 
• After login, click on normal upload.
• Click on Browse and attach the form. Click on Submit. 
• SRN will be generated and you will ask for payment option (Pay Now or Pay later). 
• Though Fee will be zero, but click on Pay now option only to generate the acknowledgement.
• After clicking on Pay Now, you have to click on Finish when zero fee page will be shown. Acknowledgement will be generated. Secure the acknowledgement for future. 

6) Follow the Procedure laid down after filing the Form IEPF5.

In this way one can claim the unclaimed dividend, deposit, benefits due on Investment & others after seven years or more. Any comment and suggestion is most welcome. Share with your friends and family. For any query or assistance feel free to comment.

Disclaimer :

The above blog is purely for educational and  guidance purpose. It's just the reflection of the author's personal experience and judgment. The author has just provided the general information & understanding and its not at all an alternative of any legal advice or practitioner. It has no connection with the websites mentioned in its contents. The content stated in the blog should be used by the reader at his own discretion and sole responsibility. The content of the blog can be only used for any other document, write-up, article, blog and any written or printed material whether on paper or digitally in any form, with the prior permission of the author.

How to apply for PAN (Permanent Account No.) Online and Get it in One Hour

You can apply for a new PAN (Permanent Account No.) or update your current PAN details online. Today I'am going to share this procedure in a easy and simple manner as usual. Let me make this very clear that you can do so by physical offline mode as well, but I always try to share ways which are simple, easy, fast and at your comfort. Contrarily, there is no harm or major expense to avail the services of a professional service provider if facing any issue in applying your PAN online.

You can have your PAN in around one (1) hour by applying through E-PAN with the help of Aadhar and Aadhar linked mobile no. 

What is PAN ? 

PAN is an abbreviation of "Permanent Account Number". It is a Ten (10) character alpha-numeric identifier issued by Income Tax Department to any person. It is a unique identity issued under the Income Tax Act 1956.

PAN Card Mode

Application for Pan card can be for :-

1) Physical PAN Card

A physical PAN card is just like shown is the above picture in physical form. 

2) E-PAN Card

A E-PAN will be in PDF format mailed to you over your registered Email Id and is downloadable. You can take its printout as and when required.

Websites to Apply PAN Card

There are two websites from were you can apply your PAN :

1) https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html

2) https://www.pan.utiitsl.com/PAN/index.jsp​​​​​​​​

I usually prefer NSDL website. But both websites perform the same functions, the processes & utilities are similar, even the form layout is also same. 

Online Modes to apply for PAN 

There are two (2) online modes to  apply for PAN online :

1) Aadhar Based Application

Under this mode of application for PAN, you didn't have to send or upload any documents for address proof or identity proof. The application takes all details from your Aadhar data like, address, photo, signature etc. This is the fastest and simplest method. You didn't need any document submission & verification as it is automatically done through Aadhar linked OTP verification. For the verification of  application a OTP is send to the Aadhar linked mobile no.

2) E-Documents Based Application  

Under this mode of application for PAN, you have to fill all the details, upload all the documents (scanned) and E-sign the application as well. It takes a little longer time for PAN approval in this method in comparison to the above method.

Under this blog we are going to discuss : Application for PAN Aadhar based 

Step 1 : Go to https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.htm

• Select from Application type - "New Application".
• Select from Category - "Individual", "Body of Individual" etc. as per requirements. For person its "Individual".
• Select from Title - "Shri", "Kumari" etc. as mentioned in Aadhar.
• Fill in date of birth (DOB), Email and mobile no. - Be careful with the email as your PAN will be mailed over the same mail Id.
• Type the captcha and click on "Submit"

Before submitting carefully check the detail.  

Step 2 : Generate Token No.

• After submitting the basic details a Token no will be generated as shown above. 
• Secure the token no as it will be useful further. The same will be mailed to you over Email ID as well.
• Click on "Continue with PAN Application Form" tab.

Step 3 : Fill in the PAN Application

PAN application is in five (5) parts :

1. Guideline
2. Personal Details
3. Contact & other details
4. AO Code
5. Document Details
   

Step 4 : Fill in the Guidelines

• Where it is asked, "How do you want to submit your PAN application documents" - Select "Submit digitally through e-KYC & e-sign (Paperless)". Under this no document is required to be submitted or uploaded, and no signing is required. BUT FOR THIS YOUR MOBILE NO. SHOULD BE LINKED WITH AADHAR.

• Where it is asked, "Whether Physical PAN Card is required" - "YES" (I recommend this) or "NO" as per wish. Even after selecting physical card option too, you will get PAN over Email as well. For Physical card fees is a little higher but nominal. 
• Write last Four (4) digit of Aadhar Number.   
• Then agree with aadhar photo printing on PAN.
• Enter Your name as per Aadhar (All details should be same as Aadhar)

Step 5 : Personal Details - Name & Parents Details etc. 

  

Full Name of Applicant

• Title - Enter your Shri, Kumari etc. (As in Aadhar)
• Name - Enter your name
• DOB - Enter Date of Birth
• Gender -  Male, Female etc.
• Registration no. - Leave it BLANK.
• If you were known by any other name previously - Select "Yes" and fill in that name and details, otherwise leave it as default "NO".

Details of Parents (Only in case of Individual Applicant)

• If your mother is a single parent or you wish to have your mothers name printed in PAN then Select "Yes" otherwise leave it as default "NO".
• Enter your Father Name in other case as above.
• Select accordingly whose name is to be printed on PAN
• Click on "Next" button at the bottom
• Click on "Save Draft" Tab on the top right of the screen (just below token id). 

Step 6 : Contact & Other Details

• Source of Income - The selection should be as per your current source of income and not prospective. If no income currently, simply select "No Income"
• Address of Communication - Select "Residence"
• Residence Address - Leave it Blank as it will be by-default taken as your Aadhar address in case of E-KYC application.
• Office Address - Leave Black
• Country Code - India
• Telephone no. & Email ID details - Be very careful in providing the email ID and phone no  as it will be used by department for sending message alerts and E-PAN.
• Representative Assessee - Leave it as default "NO".
• Click on "Next" button at the bottom
• Click on "Save Draft" Tab on the top right of the screen (just below token id). 

 Step 7 : AO (Assessing Officer) Code

Don't bother about Area code, AO Code etc. Once you will select your category, state and city it will be provided to you.

• Select "Indian Citizens", others if applicable.
• Select your State and City accordingly.
• Then all AO Code of your city will be provided to you in the Drop Down Box below. 
• Select the nearest AO Code applicable and it will be auto filled in your form. 
• Click on "Next" button at the bottom
• Click on "Save Draft" Tab on the top right of the screen (just below token id).

   

Step 8 : Document Details

• As we applying through E-KYC all the documents to be attached will be by-default taken as Aadhar. So just fill in the declaration. select "himself/herself" and city. 
• Check the complete information and details thoroughly 
• Click on "Submit" Button.

Step 9 : Form 49A

• After successful submission complete FORM 49A (PAN Application form) will be displayed over the screen.
• Check thoroughly and Click on "Proceed" Button.

Step 10 : Mode of Payment

• Now you have to make payment for the PAN. There are 3 modes of payment :

1. Demand Draft
2. Online payment through Paytm
3. Online payment through Bill Desk - Debit/Credit Card,online etc.

• Click on "Proceed for Payment".
• Make Payment.
• Then Payment Receipt will be provided to you.
• Click on "Continue"

Step 11 : Aadhar Authentication, fill in OTP(One time Password) & E-Sign

• Accept the Terms and conditions - Click over the Check Box.
• Click on "Authenticate"
• Click on "Continue with e-KYC e-Sign".
• OTP Verification window will be displayed - Fill in the OTP and Click on "Submit". OTP will be send over the Aadhar linked mobile no.
• E-Sign Service - Fill in the OTP Received for E-signing and Click on " Submit".

 

Step 12 : Successful E-KYC & PAN Application Generation

• On completion of sucessful E-KYC, PAN Application will be provided over the screen in PDF Formate.
• It will be password protected. Password will be your DOB in ddmmyyyy format.
• You can download this application. The same will be mailed to you over Email ID as well.

Step 13 : PAN in Email 

• PAN will mailed to you over your registered Email ID. It is mustly mailed to you in approx one (1) hour or near about time.
• It will be password protected. Password will be your DOB in ddmmyyyy format.
• You can take the printout of the same and use it.
• If you have applied for Physical PAN Card then same will be send to you on your registered address.

This is the complete process to apply for PAN (Permanent Account No.) Online and get it in One Hour. Any comment and suggestion is most welcome. Share with your friends and family. For any query or assistance, feel free to comment.

Disclaimer :

The above blog is purely for educational and  guidance purpose. It's just the reflection of the author's personal experience and judgment. The author has just provided the general information & understanding and its not at all an alternative of any legal advice or practitioner. It has no connection with the websites mentioned in its contents. The content stated in the blog should be used by the reader at his own discretion and sole responsibility. The content of the blog can be only used for any other document, write-up, article, blog and any written or printed material whether on paper or digitally in any form, with the prior permission of the author.