alleryStart learning →Shares go to the IEPF when dividend on them stays unclaimed for
Afive consecutive years
Bseven consecutive years
Cten consecutive years
Dthree consecutive years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. seven consecutive years
Section 124(6) requires shares to be transferred to the Fund once dividend has not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years or more.
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