Reclaiming CEAT Ltd Shares from IEPF: A Step-by-Step Guide

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If you or your parents invested in CEAT Limited decades ago, you might be sitting on a hidden treasure. For example, 100 shares purchased in 1958 became 150 shares after the 1987 split, now valued at nearly ₹4.7 lakhs. Many such holdings have been transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) due to unclaimed dividends or inactive accounts.

 We can follow the below steps to retrieve The CEAT Limited Shares:

Physical Shares certificate of in your name: Directly deposit the same for Demat with your Depository Participants.

Physical Shares certificate in the name of deceased Parents: Apply for transmission of shares in your name to the company, company will issue the Letter of Entitlement.  Deposit the Letter of Entitlement for Demat with your Depository Participants.

Lost Physical Share Certificate: Apply for duplicate shares to the company, company will issue the Letter of Confirmation, deposit the same for Demat with your Depository Participants.

Shares in Inoperative Demat Account: Submit KYC documents with the Depository Participants to re-activate the Demat Account.

Shares transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority: Online File IEPF Form-5 available on the IEPF Portal https://www.iepf.gov.in/ and submit the physical form to the Vedanta Limited.

Further SEBI and IEPF has significantly eased the process of recovery of shares vide:

• Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/POD-1/P/CIR/2024/37 dated 7 May 2024
• Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Second Amendment Rules, 2024 dated 9 Sept 2024
  • Schedule II – Transmission of Shares
  • Schedule III – Duplicate Shares

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How do I know if my CEAT Ltd shares are transferred to IEPF?

You can check on the IEPF website under “Search Unclaimed Shares.” Enter your name and state to verify if your shares are listed.

2. What is the first step to reclaim shares from IEPF?

File the IEPF-5 form online via the MCA portal. This generates an SRN (Service Request Number) which you’ll use for tracking.

3. What documents are required for CEAT Ltd IEPF claim?

• IEPF-5 form acknowledgment
• Indemnity bond (on non-judicial stamp paper)
• Advance receipt signed by claimant & witnesses
• Original share certificates or entitlement proof
• KYC documents (PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, demat statement)

4. How long does the process take?

Typically 3–6 months, depending on document accuracy and RTA/IEPF processing speed.

5. What if the shares are in my deceased parent’s name?

You must first apply for transmission of shares to CEAT Ltd through the RTA. Once the company issues a Letter of Entitlement, you can proceed with dematerialization and IEPF recovery.

6. What if I lost the physical share certificate?

Apply to CEAT Ltd for a duplicate share certificate. The company will issue a Letter of Confirmation, which can then be submitted for dematerialization and IEPF claim.

7. Can NRIs reclaim CEAT Ltd shares from IEPF?

Yes. NRIs can reclaim shares by filing IEPF-5 and submitting notarized documents. Kinheritance specializes in assisting NRIs with such legacy share recoveries.

To reclaim CEAT Ltd shares from IEPF, you’ll need to approach their Registrar & Transfer Agent (RTA), which is Link Intime India Pvt. Ltd. 

📍 CEAT Limited RTA Contact Details

Registrar & Transfer Agent (RTA): Link Intime India Pvt. Ltd.

• Address:
  Link Intime India Pvt. Ltd.
  C-101, 247 Park, L.B.S. Marg,
  Vikhroli (West), Mumbai – 400083, Maharashtra, India
• Phone: +91-22-49186270
• Email: rnt.helpdesk@linkintime.co.in
• Website: www.linkintime.co.in

Common Challenges in Share Recovery
• Name mismatches between old certificates and current KYC.
• Lost share certificates requiring duplicate issuance.
• Inactive demat accounts needing reactivation.
• Incomplete documentation causing delays.

How Kinheritance Helps
At Kinheritance, we provide:
• Expert guidance on filing IEPF claims.
• Document preparation support to avoid rejections.
• NRI-focused assistance for heirs living abroad.
• Legacy restoration campaigns that combine financial recovery with emotional storytelling.

Kinheritance is specialized in helping clients recover / retrieve old physical shares. For more information contact us at +91-8147099290 or mail-care@kinheritance.com 

Posted On: 2026-02-06