In light of the extension of Companies Fresh Start Scheme till 31st December, 2020 owing to COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) has, in a Circular dated 29th September, 2020 allowed relaxation for late filing of the following IEPF e-forms without paying additional fees till 31st December, 2020:
i. IEPF – 1
ii. IEPF – 1A
iii. IEPF – 2
iv. IEPF – 3
v. IEPF – 4
vi. IEPF- 7
The MCA has also provided relaxation towards e-verification of claims filed in e-form IEPF-5 without paying additional fees till 31st December, 2020.
Source: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
