Duplicate Document Process: Nowadays, there is so much crowd in buses and metros during travel. You never know when a thief will steal your purse from your pocket and run away. Sometimes you are walking on the road and in such a situation a thief snatches your purse and runs away. When your purse is stolen, you have to face many problems and it becomes even more difficult when it contains your important documents.Like Aadhaar, PAN, ATM. There is not much problem if money is lost. But when important documents also disappear. Then the problem increases because then you have to get those documents made again. Let us tell you that your purse gets stolen and your documents like Aadhaar-PAN also get stolen. So how can you get those documents made again.
What to do first if documents are stolen?
If your purse is stolen and your important documents like Aadhaar, PAN or driving license are stolen, then first of all you should go to the nearest police station and lodge a complaint. This complaint is useful later in getting new documents made and keeping your records safe. Apart from this, if your ATM or credit card is also lost along with the documents.So immediately call the bank and get it blocked. After filing the FIR, keep a copy of it with you. Because this will be proof that your documents have been stolen. So that if someone misuses your documents. Then you will not be responsible.
How to get the document made again?
The method of getting the documents re-issued after they are stolen is slightly different for each document. For Aadhaar card, you can visit UIDAI’s website or the nearest Aadhaar centre. If the mobile number is linked, you can request from home as well. For PAN card, you can re-apply by visiting NSDL or UTIITSL’s website using the option of Lost PAN or Reprint PAN.To get a driving license, you will have to visit the site parivahan.gov.in. You will have to attach a copy of the FIR and apply for a duplicate DL. In case of an ATM card, go to your bank branch or you can get a new card from customer care.