Writ of Mandamus against IEPF Authority for Statutory Breach of Rule 7

Question

Writ of Mandamus against IEPF Authority for Statutory Breach of Rule 7

02-Jan-2026 (In Civil Law)

Seeking HC advocate to file Writ of Mandamus against IEPF Authority. Company verification was received by IEPFA on 25/08/2025. Per Rule 7(6), the mandatory 60-day disposal deadline expired on 24/10/2025. Claim remains "Under Processing" after 120+ days without written reasons for delay. I have exhausted administrative remedies via PMO, RTI, and CEO escalation. Need to compel immediate approval based on documented statutory breach.

Answers (3)

Disclaimer: The above query and its response is NOT a legal opinion in any way whatsoever as this is based on the information shared by the person posting the query at lawrato.com and has been responded by one of the Divorce Lawyers at lawrato.com to address the specific facts and details.

Report abuse?

Connect with top Civil lawyers for your specific legal issue

Connect with a Lawyer

Comments by Users

No Comments! Be the first one to comment.

Adv. Prerna Shukla Adv. Prerna Shukla

Mumbai | 700+ Answers

Chat CONTACT NOW

Advocate Pankaj Bajaj LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2026-01-02T11:54:08+05:30

Answer #2

You have a strong and maintainable case for a Writ of Mandamus. The statutory timeline under Rule 7(6) of the IEPF Rules is mandatory, not directory. Once the 60-day period expired without disposal or written reasons, the authority became amenable to writ jurisdiction. Exhaustion of remedies through PMO, RTI and CEO escalation further strengthens maintainability. The High Court can be moved to compel a time-bound decision or approval, as unexplained delay violates Articles 14 and 21 and amounts to administrative arbitrariness. I can assist in drafting, filing and arguing the writ with supporting precedents and documents.

Helpful?

Adv. Pankaj Bajaj Adv. Pankaj Bajaj

Pune | 700+ Answers

Chat CONTACT NOW

Advocate Saylee Chaudhari LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2026-01-03T15:32:14+05:30

Answer #3

You have a strong and maintainable case for filing a Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 before the concerned High Court against the IEPF Authority. Rule 7(6) of the IEPF Rules mandates disposal of claims within 60 days from receipt of complete verification. Since the statutory timeline has lapsed without reasons and all alternative remedies have been exhausted, the High Court can direct IEPFA to decide the claim expeditiously and pass a reasoned order. Before this you can send representation/ legal notice to IEPFA demanding compliance with Rule 7(6) and a time-bound decision. Verification of documents are required.

Helpful?

Adv. Saylee Chaudhari Adv. Saylee Chaudhari

Dombivli | 50+ Answers

Chat CONTACT NOW