Reclaim your Affle (India) Ltd / 3i Infotech shares

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You can reclaim your Affle (India) Ltd / 3i Infotech shares that were transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) by filing the IEPF-5 form online, supported with company-issued entitlement documents. Kinheritance specializes in guiding NRIs and families through this process, ensuring compliance and smooth recovery.

🔑 Step-by-Step Process to Reclaim Shares from IEPF
1. Verify Transfer
• Check if your Affle (India) Ltd or 3i Infotech shares are listed under IEPF.
• This happens when dividends remain unclaimed for 7 consecutive years, triggering transfer of both dividends and underlying shares to IEPF.
2. Obtain Entitlement Letter
• Contact the company’s Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) to request an entitlement letter confirming your ownership and eligibility.
3. File IEPF-5 Form
• Log in to the MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) portal.
• Fill out the IEPF-5 e-form with details of your shares, folio number, and bank account.
• Attach scanned documents: PAN, Aadhaar, share certificates (if physical), and entitlement letter.
4. Submit Physical Documents
• Send hard copies of the IEPF-5 form, acknowledgment, and supporting documents to the company’s Nodal Officer within 30 days.
5. IEPF Authority Review
• The company verifies your claim and forwards it to the IEPF Authority.
• Upon approval, shares are credited back to your demat account.

📌 Documents Required
• Entitlement letter from RTA
• IEPF-5 acknowledgment
• Identity proof (PAN, Aadhaar, passport for NRIs)
• Demat account details
• Original share certificates (if applicable)

⚠️ Risks & Challenges
• Incomplete documentation can delay recovery.
• NRIs often face address mismatch issues between old records and current KYC.
• Multiple heirs may need succession certificates or probate documents.

🌐 Role of Kinheritance
Kinheritance provides:
• End-to-end support: drafting, filing, and follow-up with RTAs and IEPF Authority.
• NRI-focused outreach: resolving cross-border documentation hurdles.
• Legacy restoration campaigns: ensuring families reclaim long-forgotten shares and dividends.

✅ Action Plan for You
1. Confirm whether your Affle (India) Ltd / 3i Infotech shares are in IEPF.
2. Request entitlement letter from the company’s RTA.
3. File IEPF-5 with supporting documents.
4. Engage Kinheritance for professional handling, especially if you face NRI or succession complexities.

Case Study: Reclaiming Affle & 3i Infotech Shares from IEPF with Kinheritance

Background

An NRI family discovered that their long-held shares in Affle (India) Ltd and 3i Infotech Ltd had been transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) due to unclaimed dividends for seven consecutive years. The family wanted to restore their legacy holdings but faced challenges with documentation, address mismatches, and procedural clarity.

Challenges

• Unclaimed dividends triggered automatic transfer of shares to IEPF.

• Address mismatch between old share certificates and current KYC records.

• Multiple heirs required succession documentation.

• Complex filing of IEPF-5 form and submission of physical documents.

Kinheritance Approach

1. Verification: Confirmed shares were indeed transferred to IEPF.

2. Entitlement Letter: Coordinated with the Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) to obtain entitlement letters.

3. Documentation: Assisted in compiling PAN, Aadhaar, demat details, and succession certificates.

4. IEPF-5 Filing: Filed the e-form on MCA portal with accurate details.

5. Physical Submission: Sent hard copies to the company’s Nodal Officer.

6. Follow-up: Engaged with both company and IEPF Authority until approval.

Outcome

• Shares successfully reclaimed and credited back to the family’s demat account.

• Dividends restored, strengthening the family’s financial legacy.

• NRI heirs gained confidence in reclaiming other dormant investments.

FAQs

1. Why are shares transferred to IEPF?

Shares are moved to IEPF if dividends remain unclaimed for 7 consecutive years.

2. What is the first step to reclaim shares?

Obtain an entitlement letter from the company’s RTA confirming ownership.

3. Which form is required for recovery?

The IEPF-5 form must be filed online via the MCA portal.

4. What documents are needed?

• PAN and Aadhaar (or passport for NRIs)

• Demat account details

• Original share certificates (if physical)

• Entitlement letter

• Succession certificate (if applicable)

5. How long does the process take?

Typically 3–6 months, depending on documentation and company verification.

6. Can NRIs reclaim shares?

Yes, NRIs can reclaim shares by providing valid identity and address proofs, along with succession documents if required.

7. How does Kinheritance help?

Kinheritance provides end-to-end support: from entitlement verification to filing, documentation, and follow-up with authorities.

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

📍 3i Infotech Ltd RTA Contact Details
• RTA Name: KFin Technologies Ltd
• Address:
Selenium Building, Tower B, Plot No. 31-32,
Financial District, Nanakramguda,
Hyderabad – 500032, Telangana, India
• Phone: +91-40-67162222
• Email: einward.ris@kfintech.com

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

Posted On: 2026-04-01