Organisation : Securities & Exchange Board of India
Facility : Search Entity Status
Website : scores.gov.in/SebiContents.aspx?page=entitystatus
Search Entity Status :
To Search the Entity Status Select one of the following Entity,
1. Collective Investment Scheme – *Enter Collective Investment Scheme Name to Search
Related : SEBI Complaint Registration & Check Status : www.statusin.in/2306.html
2. Listed Companies – *Enter Company Name to Search
3. Other SEBI Regulated Entities
FAQs :
1. Which are the complaints dealt by SEBI?
Complaints arising out of issues that are covered under SEBI Act, Securities Contract Regulation Act, Depositories Act and rules and regulation made there under and provisions that are covered under section 24 of Companies Act, 2013. The detailed list of nature of complaints handled by SEBI is provided in the Annexure.
2. Why can I not upload the documents in Word or Excel? I do not have a PDF converter.
Word and Excel documents are editable and therefore their integrity cannot be maintained. In case you do not have a PDF convertor you may download one readily from the net.
3. How to send reminder for my Complaint?
If you want to send a reminder for your earlier lodged complaint, then click on the link “Send Reminder” under “Investor Corner” on the homepage. Provide details like Registration number, Reminder details and the security code
4. How long does it take the entity to respond to my complaint?
Generally, the complaint will be responded within a few days after the receipt of your complaint. If your complaint is complex, it may take a little longer.
5. What is the timeline to get my complaint resolved?
Entities are required to submit the action taken report within a reasonable period but not later than 30 days.
6. Is it necessary for all registered intermediaries and listed companies to take SCORES authentication?
Yes, except stock brokers, sub-brokers and Depository Participants.
7. Is it necessary for an entity to take SCORES authentication separately for each category of intermediary registration granted to them by SEBI?
Yes, an entity has to take SCORES authentication separately for each category of intermediary registration granted to them by SEBI.
8. Is it necessary to give Power of Attorney (PoA)?
Power of Attorney is not mandatory for opening a trading account with member of Stock Exchange. SEBI or Exchanges does not specify that PoA is essential for the investors to trade.
However, as an investor, you have the choice of whether or not to give PoA to the member. In case you decide to give PoA, you should do so only after fully understanding the risk associated therein. For this you may refer to the Do’s and Don’ts specified by the exchanges on their websites
9. Dividend has not been declared by the company, please advice?
As per the Companies Act 1956, the decision to retain profit or to distribute it to the shareholders as dividend is the prerogative of the board of directors; the same does not fall within the regulatory preview of SEBI.
10. I have not received the dividend declared by company, please advice?
All registered shareholders on the record date of declaration of the dividend are automatically eligible for dividend.
However if the listed company does not pay dividend within 30 days after declaration, you are entitled to receive 18% p.a. simple interest for such delay. If company defaulted in any of above, you can lodge complaint with SEBI.