ICSI Announces UDIN Amnesty Scheme 2025: A Golden Opportunity for Professionals

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has unveiled its UDIN Amnesty Scheme, 2025, offering a one-time opportunity for professionals to rectify their UDIN (Unique Document Identification Number) related issues. This initiative underscores ICSI's commitment to promoting good corporate governance and facilitating ease of practice for its members.   

What is the UDIN Amnesty Scheme, 2025?

The UDIN Amnesty Scheme, 2025, provides a window for Company Secretaries to address any discrepancies or omissions in their UDIN generation. Specifically, members can:   

• Modify UDIN details: This allows for correcting any errors in the UDIN generated.

• Revoke UDIN not used: Members can revoke UDINs that were generated but not utilized.

• Generate UDIN if missed earlier: For any documents issued between April 19, 2024, and April 15, 2025, where UDIN generation was missed, this scheme provides a chance to rectify that.  

Key Highlights of the Scheme:

• No Fees: ICSI is offering these rectifications free of charge under this amnesty scheme.   

• Limited Period: The scheme is available for a limited time, from April 1, 2025, to April 15, 2025.   

• Immunity: Availing of the scheme provides immunity from disciplinary proceedings under the UDIN guidelines.   

Who Can Benefit?

All UDINs generated between April 19, 2024, and April 15, 2025, are eligible under this scheme. This covers a wide range of professionals who have issued documents requiring UDIN during this period.  

How to Avail the Scheme:

To avail the UDIN Amnesty Scheme, 2025, members can log in to the UDIN portal at https://stimulate.icsi.edu/udin or through the member portal.   

ICSI's Continued Commitment:

This amnesty scheme reflects ICSI's proactive approach to supporting its members and ensuring compliance with UDIN guidelines. ICSI aims to "develop high calibre professionals facilitating good corporate governance" and this scheme aligns perfectly with that mission.   

For any queries or assistance, members can reach out to the online helpdesk at http://support.icsi.edu.   

This is a great opportunity for Company Secretaries to ensure their records are accurate and up-to-date. Don't miss the deadline!

ICSI UDIN Amnesty Scheme 2025: FAQs

1. Q: What is the ICSI UDIN Amnesty Scheme, 2025?

A: It's a special initiative by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) allowing Company Secretaries to rectify any issues related to Unique Document Identification Numbers (UDINs).  

2. Q: What kind of issues can be resolved under this scheme?

A: You can modify incorrect UDIN details, revoke unused UDINs, and generate UDINs for eligible documents where you missed doing so earlier.  

3. Q: Is there a fee to avail of this scheme?

A: No, ICSI is offering these rectifications free of charge.  

4. Q: What is the duration of the UDIN Amnesty Scheme 2025?

A: The scheme is open from April 1, 2025, to April 15, 2025.  

5. Q: Which UDINs are eligible under this scheme?

A: All UDINs generated from April 19, 2024, to April 15, 2025, are eligible.  

6. Q: Where can I avail myself of this scheme?

A: You can log in to the UDIN portal at https://stimulate.icsi.edu/udin or through the member portal.  

7. Q: Will I face any disciplinary action if I rectify my UDIN through this scheme?

A: No, the scheme provides immunity from disciplinary proceedings under the UDIN guidelines.  

8. Q: Why did ICSI launch this scheme?

A: To promote good corporate governance and facilitate ease of practice for its members.  

9. Q: What is the main objective of ICSI?

A: To develop high-calibre professionals facilitating good corporate governance.  

11. Q: Can I update my email and mobile number through this scheme?

A: No, for that, you need to click on the link provided on the UDIN portal.  

12. Q: Is this scheme a recurring event?

A: No, it is mentioned as a "One-Time - Limited Period Opportunity".  

13. Q: Who is the current President of ICSI (as per the document)?

A: CS Dhananjay Shukla.  

14. Q: Who is the current Vice President of ICSI (as per the document)?

A: CS Pawan G. Chandak.  

15. Q: What is the motto of ICSI?

A: "सत्यं वद। धर्मं चर।" (Speak the truth, abide by the law).  

16. Q: Under which Ministry does ICSI fall?

A: Ministry of Corporate Affairs.  

17. Q: What is UDIN?

A: UDIN stands for Unique Document Identification Number.  

18. Q: How does the scheme benefit authorities and regulators?

A: The document doesn't explicitly detail the benefit to authorities/regulators, but UDINs, in general, bring more transparency and accountability to documents certified by professionals, which aids in regulation.

19. Q: What should members do if they missed generating UDIN for documents issued in March 2025?

A: They can generate UDIN for those documents under this amnesty scheme.  

20. Q: Is there any extension expected for the scheme's last date?

A: The document does not mention any possibility of extension. It emphasizes the limited period, so it's best to adhere to the given dates.