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Question
Explain the following term/concept.
IEPF
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Solution
IEPF stands for ‘Investors Education and Protection Fund’ and is set up by the central government. Any amount in the Unpaid Dividend Account of a company that remains unpaid/ unclaimed for a period of 7 years from the date of such a transfer shall be, transferred by the company to IEPF.
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