Overview
- Notices were issued to the Union government, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, the RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, the National Savings Institute, the EPFO and the PFRDA.
- The petition by social activist Aakash Goel asks for an Aadhaar‑linked, e‑KYC portal to let individuals and heirs view and reclaim assets across banks, insurers, mutual funds and pension schemes.
- The plea seeks mandatory capture of nominee details for every financial asset and a time‑bound grievance redressal system for claimants.
- It cites more than 9.22 crore inoperative bank accounts and estimates over ₹3.5 lakh crore in unclaimed or dormant assets, with DEAF and IEPF together holding over ₹1.6 lakh crore.
- The matter is listed for November 7 after the court ordered written replies within four weeks.