Definition of 'Registrar And Transfer Agents'
Registrar & transfer agents are the trusts or institutions that register
and maintain detailed records of the transactions of investors.
FAQ about Dematerialisation
Dematerialisation is the process of converting an investor’s physical share certificates into an equivalent number of electronic securities, which are then credited to the beneficial owner’s (BO’s) account with their Depository Participant (DP).
To obtain dematerialised securities, an investor must fill out a Demat Request Form (DRF), available with the Depository Participant (DP). The completed DRF, along with the physical certificates to be dematerialised, must then be submitted. A separate DRF is required for each ISIN.
The steps involved in the dematerialisation process are as follows:
- The physical certificates are submitted to the DP.
- The DP notifies the Depository of the dematerialisation request through the system.
- The DP forwards the physical certificates to the Issuer Company’s Registrar.
- The Registrar verifies and confirms the dematerialisation request to the Depository.
- Once the certificates are dematerialised, the Registrar updates the records and informs the Depository of the completion.
- The Depository updates its records and notifies the DP.
- The DP then updates the investor’s demat account accordingly.
An ISIN (International Securities Identification Number) is a unique 12-digit alphanumeric code (e.g., INE383C01018) assigned to a specific security. Different types of equity issued by the same company—such as fully paid-up shares, partly paid-up shares, and shares with differential voting or dividend rights—are each allotted separate ISINs.
Yes, odd-lot share certificates can also be dematerialised.
Yes, electronic holdings can be converted back into physical certificates through a process called **Rematerialisation**.
If an investor wishes to obtain physical certificates again, they must fill out a **Remat Request Form (RRF)** and submit it to their Depository Participant (DP). The rematerialisation process involves the following steps:
* The investor submits a rematerialisation request by filling out the RRF.
* The DP forwards the request to the Depository through the system.
* The Depository verifies and sends the rematerialisation request to the Registrar.
* The Registrar updates the records and prints the physical certificates.
* The Depository updates its records and sends the details to the DP.
* The Registrar dispatches the physical share certificates to the investor.
FAQ About Transmission of Shares
Transmission is the process through which securities of a deceased account holder is transferred to the account of the surviving joint holder (s) / nominee / legal heirs of the deceased account holder. The process of transmission in the case of dematerialized holdings can be completed by submitting documents to the DP, whereas in case of physical securities the surviving joint holder (s) / nominee / legal heirs has to communicate independently with each company/its RTA in which shares are held.
In such a case, the surviving shareholders will have to submit a request letter supported by an attested copy of the Death Certificate of the deceased shareholder along with all the relevant share certificates to the company’s registrar and share transfer agent. After receiving the documents, the RTA will delete the name of the deceased shareholder from his records and will return the share certificates to the applicant/registered holder with necessary endorsement.
In a situation like this, in order to get the shares transferred to their names, the legal heirs should obtain a Succession Certificate or Letter of Administration with respect to the shares. A true copy of this certificate/letter, duly attested by the Court Officer, or Notary should be sent to the company along with a request letter, transmission form, and all the share certificates in original, to get the transmission completed in their favour.
The provision under such a situation is that the legal heirs will have to get the will probated by the High Court or the District Court of competent jurisdiction. Then a copy of the probated copy of the will would be sent along with a relevant schedule/annexure reflecting the details of the shares, the relevant share certificates in original and transmission form for transmission to the registrar and share transfer agent.
FAQ About Nomination
Nomination is a process of nominating a person to whom the shares would go/get transferred in the event of death of the shareholder.
According to the provisions of Companies Act, 2013, regardless of all the other laws, if a shareholder dies (or in case of joint holdings, on the death of all the joint holders), the nominee would be the one who is entitled to the rights on such shares which were held by the deceased.
A person holding securities of a company may nominate any person as his nominee by filing Form SH13 in the name of whom, all his securities shall be transferred in the event of shareholder’s death.
Yes, a minor can be appointed as a nominee. The procedure is that, the minor’s guardian will sign the nomination form on his behalf. Along with the name and photograph of the nominee i.e. minor, the name, address and the photograph of the guardian is also required to be submitted with the form.opy of this certificate/letter, duly attested by the Court Officer, or Notary should be sent to the company along with a request letter, transmission form, and all the share certificates in original, to get the transmission completed in their favour.
A Nomination Form (Form SH 13) in duplicate is required to be submitted by the shareholders which should be duly filled and signed by all the shareholders as per the prescribed format. Only one nominee can be nominated per folio. As soon as a request for the registration of nomination is received by the share transfer agent, it registers the same by allotting a registration number. The duplicate copy of the nomination form indicating the registration number and the date of registration of nomination will be returned to the shareholder(s). For the nomination of shares held in de-mat form, the Depository Participant should be contacted.
In the case where the securities are held by more than one shareholder jointly, all the joint shareholders together shall nominate any person through the form SH13.
There is a provision for nominating a fresh nominee in place of an existing one. The earlier nomination may be cancelled or varied by nominating any other person in place of the present one. The procedure is such that, the notice for such a change is given to the company by the holder of securities who has made the nomination. This is done by filling Form No. SH.14.
FAQ About Transfer of shares
The transfer deed is valid for a period of one year from the presentation date or the closure date of Register of Members immediately after the presentation date, whichever is later. The presentation date could be obtained from stamp affixed by the Registrar of Companies on the upper portion of the deed. First the owner needs to check whether the transfer deed is still valid. If it is so, then a duly executed and stamped transfer deed along with share certificates should be sent to the company’s registrar and share transfer agent to get the transfer executed in owner’s favour
But, if the validity period of the transfer deed has expired, then in such a case the Registrar of Companies should be approached for the extension of validity of the transfer deeds. Also there is an alternative option of approaching the registered holder/seller, whose signatures are reflecting on the transfer deed as seller, in order to get fresh transfer deeds executed.
When a fresh/revalidated Transfer deed is executed, then it should be submitted to the R&T Agent for transfer. The entities which does not fall under the purview of Registrar of companies, the Revalidation of transfer deed(s) is not applicable to them.
A transfer deed duly stamped, is required to be executed and submitted for transfer to the R & T agent. Point to be noted that such an addition of name amounts to a change in ownership of shares and the procedure for transfer is required to be followed.
FAQ About Unpaid/unclaimed dividend and IEPF
Each and every company is required to get their shares transferred, which are underlying since the dividend has remained unpaid or unclaimed against them for a consecutive period of seven years. Thus, such underlying shares of unpaid or unclaimed dividend are required to be transferred to IEPF apart from the amount of unpaid or unclaimed dividend.
The Rule which follows in such a scenario is that, the shares shall be credited to an IEPF suspense account (on the name of the company) with one of the depository participants identified by the IEPF Authority within thirty days of the shares becoming due to be transferred to the IEPF.
If there is any amount lying in the Unpaid Dividend Account for 7 years, it should be transferred to IEPF along with interest accrued
Any rightful claimant can claim the transfer of shares from IEPF Authority by applying to the IEPF Authority through e-form IEPF 5 along with the applicable fee.
Form IEPF 5 can be filed in cases where 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. of any person has been transferred to the IEPF Fund. Such a person may claim the shares or apply for a refund to the Authority by making an application through Form IEPF 5 along with fee under his own signature.