Rajapalayam Mills Limited has issued a notice regarding the transfer of equity shares with unclaimed dividends to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority. The company, in accordance with Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, is required to transfer shares in respect of which dividends have not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years or more to the IEPF Authority. The Government of India has notified the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, which detail the procedure for such transfers.

The company has sent individual notices through registered post to shareholders whose dividends remain unclaimed for the last seven consecutive years or more, advising them to claim the dividend at the earliest. In terms of Rule 6(3) of the Rules, the statement containing details of shareholders and shares due for transfer is available on the company's website for information and necessary action.

Key Dates and Compliance Timeline

In case no valid claim is received for the dividend on or before 25 July 2026, the equity shares in respect of such unclaimed dividend will be transferred to the IEPF Authority in accordance with the Rules. The transfer is scheduled to be completed on or before 12 September 2026.

Shareholder Rights and Recovery Process

Even if the shares are transferred to the IEPF Authority, shareholders retain the right to claim their shares by making an online application to the IEPF Authority. The procedure for claiming shares is available at www.iepf.gov.in and on the company's website www.rajapalayammills.co.in . The necessary application form can be accessed at www.mca.gov.in .

The notice, dated 25 April 2026, was issued by K. Maheswaran, Secretary of Rajapalayam Mills Limited, from the company's registered office at Rajapalayam Mills Premises, P.A.C. Ramasamy Raja Salai, Post Box No. 1, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. The company's Corporate Identification Number (CIN) is L17111TN1936PLC002298.

Rajapalayam mills Limited has announced the opening of a special window for transfer and dematerialisation of physical shares, following SEBI circular dated January 30, 2026. The facility is designed to assist shareholders who hold physical securities that were transacted before the implementation of mandatory dematerialisation requirements.

Special Window Details

The special window has been established exclusively for physical securities that were sold or purchased prior to April 1, 2019. This one-time facility addresses the needs of shareholders who may have been unable to complete transfer and dematerialisation processes for their physical share holdings.

Documentation Requirements

Shareholders seeking to utilise this facility must submit comprehensive documentation to ensure proper processing. The company has specified that eligible shareholders need to furnish their Client Master List along with transfer documents, original share certificates, and other necessary documents as outlined in the SEBI circular.

The transfer deeds must have been executed prior to April 1, 2019, and all documents should be submitted to the Company Secretary at the registered office address in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu.

Public Notice and Communication

Rajapalayam Mills Limited has taken multiple steps to ensure widespread awareness of this facility. The company published a public notice on April 16, 2026, in Business Line across all editions. Additionally, the announcement has been disseminated through social media channels including LinkedIn and Facebook to reach a broader shareholder base.

The company formally notified BSE Limited about this initiative on April 16, 2026, providing the exchange with newspaper clippings and social media links as evidence of public communication.

Submission Process

Shareholders must lodge their transfer deeds and supporting documents with the company by February 4, 2027. All submissions should be directed to the Company Secretary at Rajapalayam Mills Premises, P.A.C. Ramasamy Raja Salai, Post Box No.1, Rajapalayam - 626 117, Tamil Nadu.

This special window represents a significant opportunity for shareholders holding physical certificates from transactions completed before the mandatory dematerialisation deadline to regularise their holdings and benefit from electronic trading facilities.