Have you invested in a listed company that hasn’t credited dividends, delayed listing, misled shareholders with false promises, or suspected pump and dump scam? If yes, then you have the right to complain to SEBI against company.
Wondering how?
Let’s get into the details to understand the process and learn simple steps to raise the concern to the regulatory body.
How to Write Complaint to SEBI Against a Company?
Whether you find any listed company involved in stock manipulation or the company has delayed or has not credited a dividend, then SEBI provides a provision to raise this concern as well.
However, to put your concern strongly, it is important to follow a proper format and guidelines.
But before reaching out to SEBI, check the complaints for which you can approach SEBI.
- Non-payment of dividends or interest on bonds
- Non-receipt of shares after IPO or bonus issue
- Delays in listing after IPO or rights issue
- Fraudulent prospectus or investor misrepresentation
- Misuse of public funds by listed companies
- Failure to respond to investor complaints
Follow the right format as follows to write your concern to SEBI:
- Subject: Complaint regarding non-receipt of dividends from [Company Name]
- Investor Details: Name, PAN, Demat ID
- Nature of Complaint: (e.g., “I applied for X shares in IPO dated ____, funds were debited, but shares not allotted.”)
- Evidence Attached: IPO acknowledgment, Demat statement, screenshots
- Relief Sought: Credit of dividend/allotment of shares/refund of application money
How to Lodge a Complaint in SCORES?
Just like any other registered body, you can file a complaint to SEBI against a company in SCORES. Before filing a complaint collect all the proofs you have and register on the portal by entering your PAN and Date of Birth Details.
Post that follows the steps below to complain:
- Visit the SCORES portal.
- Log in using your User ID and password.
- Now choose the complaint type, like in this case, against a listed company.
- Draft your complaint.
- Attach proofs
- Review & submit your complaint.
What Happens After You File a Complaint?
You do your work by raising the concern on SCORES, but what’s next?
How much time, SEBI take to respond?
Well, the regulatory body checks your complaint and the attached proof, and then:
- Your complaint will be forwarded to the company for resolution
- They are required to respond within 30 calendar days
- If the response is unsatisfactory, SEBI may initiate regulatory action
- For unresolved financial claims, SEBI may refer the matter to a redressal forum or arbitration.
Now, if you are facing challenges in reporting the issue or need assistance in representing your case in arbitration, then register with us now. We will guide you with the process and assist you in the end-to-end process.
Conclusion
Being a shareholder doesn’t mean you have to remain silent. If a company has violated your rights or failed in its responsibilities, SEBI offers a structured and accessible complaint mechanism.
All it takes is the right process, clarity in communication, and timely action.
