What rights are conferred on the nominee and how can he exercise the same?

As per the provisions of Section 72 of the Companies Act, 2013 the nominee is entitled to all the rights in the securities of the deceased shareholder in relation to such securities to the exclusion of all other persons. In the event of death of the shareholder, all the rights of the shareholder shall vest in the nominee. In case of joint holding, all the rights shall vest in the nominee only in the event of death of all the joint holders. The nominee is required to apply to the Company or to the RTA or to the DP as may be applicable by reporting death of the nominator along with the attested copy of the death certificate.