Zota Health Care Limited announced the compulsory transfer of unclaimed/unpaid dividends and corresponding shares for the financial year 2017-18 to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
This transfer is mandated by Section 124(5) and 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as the dividend/shares have remained unclaimed/unpaid for seven consecutive years.
The transfer to the IEPF Authority is scheduled for September 16, 2025.
Shareholders whose dividend for the financial year 2017-18 remains unclaimed/unpaid are advised to claim it before September 15, 2025, to avoid the transfer.
To claim, shareholders must submit necessary documents, including Forms ISR-1, ISR-2, ISR-3 or SH-13, a duly filled Dividend claim form along with a self-attested copy of PAN card, original cancelled cheque, address proof, and original dividend warrants or a duly filled indemnity bond, to Satellite Corporate Services Pvt Ltd (the Company's Share Registrar & Transfer Agent) or the Company's registered office.
For shares held in DEMAT form, a copy of the Client Master List (CML) showing name, address, Demat and Bank account details, along with original dividend warrants or a duly filled indemnity bond, should be sent via email.
After the transfer, no claim shall lie against the Company. However, shareholders can claim the amount and shares from IEPF by submitting an online application in the prescribed Form IEPF-5 available on www.iepf.gov.in.