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My bank account is frozen — what do I do?

Urgent — act now

A frozen account is unfrozen by fixing the exact reason behind it — usually incomplete KYC, a suspicious-transaction hold, or a police/court lien — then escalating in writing to the bank and, after 30 days, to the RBI Ombudsman.

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Police won't register my FIR — what are my options?

Urgent — act now

If the police refuse to register your FIR for a cognizable offence, you can send your complaint in writing to the Superintendent of Police, and if still ignored, file a complaint before the Magistrate under Section 175(3) BNSS (earlier 156(3) CrPC).

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My EPF (PF) withdrawal is stuck — how do I get my money?

Time-sensitive

A stuck EPF claim is almost always cleared by fixing your UAN KYC seeding (Aadhaar, PAN and bank verified), getting the employer to approve the claim, then escalating through EPFiGMS and the Regional PF Commissioner if it is still pending.

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My insurance claim was rejected — how do I fight it?

Time-sensitive

If your insurance claim is rejected, get the written repudiation letter and policy wording, complain to the insurer's Grievance Redressal Officer, then escalate to IRDAI's Bima Bharosa portal and, if still unresolved, to the free Insurance Ombudsman.

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My passport is stuck on police verification — what do I do?

Time-sensitive

A passport stuck at police verification is usually unblocked by following up directly with the assigned police station's passport cell, then escalating to the Regional Passport Office and raising a grievance on CPGRAMS if the report is not submitted on time.

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My RTI application was rejected — how do I challenge it?

Time-sensitive

A rejected RTI is challenged by checking whether the refusal cites a valid Section 8 or 9 exemption with reasons, then filing a First Appeal within 30 days under Section 19(1) and, if needed, a Second Appeal to the Information Commission within 90 days under Section 19(3).

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