What should I do if my university does not give me my original documents after I surrender my seat after the 1st semester?

<div><div data-attrid="SGEParagraphFeedback" data-hveid="CAYQCw" data-ved="2ahUKEwjU8Ij64JeCAxXxTWwGHeFQBu8Qo_EKegQIBhAL">If your university doesn't return your original documents, you can try these steps:&nbsp;<div data-cid="_LXo8ZZSmBPGbseMP4aGZ-A4_2" data-bt="1"><div tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Expand" data-hveid="CAAQAA" data-ved="2ahUKEwjU8Ij64JeCAxXxTWwGHeFQBu8Q3fYKegQIABAA"><div><div>&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><ul data-hveid="CAYQDA" data-ved="2ahUKEwjU8Ij64JeCAxXxTWwGHeFQBu8Qm_YKegQIBhAM"><li data-attrid="SGEListItem">Contact the college:&nbsp;You can contact the administration office or the registrar's office.</li><li data-attrid="SGEListItem">Provide a written request:&nbsp;Many colleges require a written request before releasing original documents.&nbsp;The request should include your name, student ID, and the documents you are requesting.</li><li data-attrid="SGEListItem">Give a letter to your principal:&nbsp;You can brief your situation in detail and get it signed by your head of the department.</li></ul></div><div><div data-attrid="SGEParagraphFeedback" data-hveid="CAEQAA" data-ved="2ahUKEwjU8Ij64JeCAxXxTWwGHeFQBu8Qo_EKegQIARAA">You can also&nbsp;<strong>file a police complaint</strong>.&nbsp;Your original documents are your personal documents and cannot be withheld by anybody.&nbsp;<div data-cid="_LXo8ZZSmBPGbseMP4aGZ-A4_20" data-bt="1"><div tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Expand" data-hveid="CAIQAA" data-ved="2ahUKEwjU8Ij64JeCAxXxTWwGHeFQBu8Q3fYKegQIAhAA"><div><div>&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div data-attrid="SGEParagraphFeedback" data-hveid="CAMQAA" data-ved="2ahUKEwjU8Ij64JeCAxXxTWwGHeFQBu8Qo_EKegQIAxAA">The registrar office is responsible for maintaining student records.&nbsp;</div></div>

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<p data-sourcepos="1:1-1:149">Here are the steps you should take if your university is not giving you your original documents after you surrender your seat after the 1st semester:</p><ol data-sourcepos="3:1-7:0"><li data-sourcepos="3:1-3:328"><strong>Write a formal letter to the university administration requesting the return of your original documents.</strong>&nbsp;In your letter, state the date on which you surrendered your seat and the reason for doing so. Also, mention that you have been trying to get your original documents back, but the university has not been cooperating.</li><li data-sourcepos="4:1-4:276"><strong>If you do not receive a response from the university within a reasonable amount of time, send a follow-up letter.</strong>&nbsp;In your follow-up letter, reiterate your request and state that you are prepared to take further action if your original documents are not returned to you.</li><li data-sourcepos="5:1-5:257"><strong>If the university still refuses to return your original documents, you can file a complaint with the University Grants Commission (UGC).</strong>&nbsp;The UGC is a regulatory body that oversees higher education in India. You can file a complaint online or by mail.</li><li data-sourcepos="6:1-7:0"><strong>You can also file a complaint with the police.</strong>&nbsp;The police will investigate your complaint and take appropriate action against the university if necessary.</li></ol><p data-sourcepos="8:1-8:30">Here are some additional tips:</p><ul data-sourcepos="10:1-13:0"><li data-sourcepos="10:1-10:148">Keep a copy of all correspondence between you and the university. This will be helpful if you need to file a complaint with the UGC or the police.</li><li data-sourcepos="11:1-11:153">Talk to other students who have surrendered their seats at the university. See if they have had similar problems getting their original documents back.</li><li data-sourcepos="12:1-13:0">If you are able to, get in touch with the media. Publicizing your story may help to put pressure on the university to return your original documents.</li></ul>

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