Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank Urges Demat Account Holders to Clear Maintenance Fees

10th June 2026, Kathmandu

Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank Limited has issued an urgent public notice directed at all customers operating Demat beneficiary accounts through its nationwide branch network.

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The institutional update addresses a growing number of account holders who have accumulated unpaid annual account maintenance charges over consecutive financial cycles. To streamline regional compliance, the bank has requested all account holders with outstanding dues up to the current Fiscal Year 2082/83 to settle their accounts fully before the final days of Ashadh 2083.

Understanding the Statutory Framework Base Costs and Integrated Payment Channels

According to the explicit guidelines laid out under the Securities Central Depository Services Regulations 2068, every equity investor must pay a fixed annual operating fee of NPR 100 per fiscal year.

This minor fee funds the secure digital architecture, regulatory compliance reporting, and vault maintenance required to protect electronic share certificates.

To make this renewal process as simple as possible for busy retail investors, the bank has activated several digital and physical payment paths, including:

• Direct over-the-counter payments at any nearby operational Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank branch office
• Instant digital balance clearing using the eSewa mobile wallet platform
• Direct digital wallet settlements using the Khalti mobile application network
• Real-time bank transfers via the integrated Connect IPS payment gateway system
• Various other linked electronic banking apps and digital wallet channels operating across the country

The customer service department recommends that users opt for digital clearing channels to avoid waiting in lines at physical counters during the busy end-of-year financial rush.

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Clearing balances digitally ensures that payment confirmations hit the internal depository system immediately, reducing the risk of administrative processing delays.

Immediate Consequences of Account Freeze Warnings and Account Deactivation

The management emphasizes that ignoring the renewal deadline will lead to immediate service restrictions on the account holder.

The bank cannot wave these regulatory timelines because the rules are strictly set by central capital market authorities.

The specific operational penalties and account restrictions scheduled to take effect include:

• Automatic Debit Freeze: Accounts with unpaid maintenance fees at the end of Ashadh 2083 will face an automatic debit freeze starting Shrawan 1 2083.
• Trading Restrictions: A frozen status means investors cannot sell shares, transfer ownership, or execute market orders until all past dues are paid.
• Mero Share Service Deactivation: The linked Mero Share digital trading dashboard will be automatically deactivated if it is not renewed within one year of its activation date.
• IPO Allocation Delays: Investors with deactivated or frozen accounts will face immediate rejections when trying to apply for new primary shares or right share issues.

To prevent sudden disruptions to your trading activities, Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank strongly advises all clients to renew their Mero Share subscriptions and clear their Demat account balances at the exact same time.

Taking care of both renewals together ensures uninterrupted access to online trading dashboards, portfolio valuations, and primary market applications as the new fiscal year begins.

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