Mani Mekhala, a retired government employee had invested in large stocks with an intent to supplement her retirement income. As most of her investments were in physical form, she had compiled all the documents meticulous

Factors to decide whether the complaint falls under SEBI - Complaints NOT coming under the purview of SEBI Complaint not pertaining to investment in securities market Anonymous Complaints (except whistle blower complaints) Incomplete or un-specific complaints Allegations without supporting documents Suggestions or seeking guidance/explanation Not satisfied with trading price of the shares of the companies Non-listing of shares of private offer Disputes arising out of private agreement with companies/intermediaries Matter involving fake/forged documents Complaints on matters not in SEBI purview Complaints about any unregistered/un-regulated activity. In view of the above, it can be said that Mani can file a complaint for non-receipt of dividend with SEBI. The complainant is advised to adhere the following Process of filing complaint with SEBI Visit the SCORES portal Complete the User registration and Login to SCORES and click on 'complaint registration' Select the nature of complaint Update the details Explain the complaint in brief Update the supporting document Submit the complaint A complaint registration number is generated and sent to email id and to mobile number of the complainant.