Are you a Niveshak (Investor) who has lost or misplaced your Physical Share Certificates? Worry Not! Our simplified process ensures you can easily recover them without any hassle – Koi Shak?
Issuance of duplicate securities are classified in to two categories as per value of securities as on application date. Following documents are to be submitted :
The process begins with issuance of duplicate securities. If the certificate value is below Rs. 5,00,000, the applicant must provide a request letter signed by all registered shareholders, an indemnity bond and affidavit, and a copy of the client master list stamped by the DP. If the certificate value exceeds Rs. 5,00,000, all documents for the lower value category are required along with additional documents such as a copy of the FIR and a paper advertisement.
Things to remember:
1. Both Indemnity and Affidavit should be Notarized.
2. Time period for issuance of Letter of Confirmation is 30 days from the date of receipt of final documents by the Company/RTA.
Process:
Step 1: Prepare Essential Documents mentioned above to ensure the issuance of duplicate securities, gather the necessary documents:
Step 2: Submit Documents to the Company:
Submit all required documents to the Company, which will then forward them to the Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA). This ensures a seamless and organized process.
Step 3: Receive Letter of Confirmation:
Within 30 days from the receipt of the final documents, the RTA or the Company will issue a Letter of Confirmation. This letter is a crucial validation of the process and a signal that your request is progressing smoothly.
Step 4: Demat Request Submission
To finalize the process, submit the Demat Request Form through your Depository Participant (DP) within 120 days of receiving the Letter of Confirmation. Failure to do so within the stipulated time will result in the securities being credited to the "Suspense Escrow Demat Account" of the company.
Step 5: Securities Credited to Demat Account
Once the Demat Request is successfully processed, the securities of the lost/misplaced certificates are credited to your demat account, ensuring a secure and hassle-free retrieval process.
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