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It is very distressing to feel cheated after paying your hard-earned money for your education. In India, admission fraud is a serious matter, and you have strong legal protections under both Consumer Law and Criminal Law. Since you are in Zahirabad, Telangana, you can take action through local authorities and national consumer protection systems.

1. Immediate Steps to Recover Your Money
- Written Demand: Send a formal WhatsApp message or email clearly stating: 'I paid [Amount] on [Date] for admission. Since you have not provided the admission and are refusing to return my money, I am demanding a full refund within 3 days, or I will file a police complaint for cheating (BNS Section 318).'
- Gather Evidence: Collect all payment receipts, UPI transaction IDs, screenshots of chats where he promised admission, and any brochures or forms he gave you.

2. Legal Remedies Available in India
A. Consumer Court (Deficiency in Service)
- Education is considered a 'service' under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. If an institution or agent takes money but fails to provide the service, it is a 'deficiency in service' and an 'unfair trade practice.'
- District Consumer Commission: You can file a case at the Sangareddy District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (which covers Zahirabad). You do not necessarily need a lawyer to file a complaint here.

B. Police Complaint (Criminal Fraud)
- If the person never had the authority to give you admission and intentionally tricked you to take your money, it is Cheating.
- Zahirabad Urban/Rural Police Station: Visit the local station and file a complaint for cheating under Section 318 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) (formerly Section 420 IPC).
- FIR: If the amount is large, insist on an FIR. Often, once the police call the fraudster to the station, they return the money immediately to avoid arrest.

3. Necessary Documents to Support Your Case
- Proof of Payment: Bank statements, UPI receipts, or cash receipts.
- Communication Logs: Printouts or screenshots of WhatsApp chats and call logs.
- Admission Details: Any 'Offer Letter,' 'Application Form,' or 'Prospectus' given to you.
- Legal Notice: A copy of the formal demand you sent for your money.

Summary of Action Plan
- Draft a Legal Notice: Have a lawyer send a formal notice. This often scares fraudsters into paying back immediately.
- Visit Zahirabad Police: If he remains stubborn, file a written complaint at the Zaheerabad Urban Police Station located on NH 65.

It is very distressing to feel cheated after paying your hard-earned money for your education. In India, admission fraud is a serious matter, and you have strong legal protections under both Consumer Law and Criminal Law.

Since you are in Zahirabad, Telangana, you can take action through local authorities and national consumer protection systems.

1. Immediate Steps to Recover Your Money
- Written Demand: Send a formal WhatsApp message or email clearly stating: "I paid [Amount] on [Date] for admission. Since you have not provided the admission and are refusing to return my money, I am demanding a full refund within 3 days, or I will file a police complaint for cheating (BNS Section 318)."
- Gather Evidence: Collect all payment receipts, UPI transaction IDs, screenshots of chats where he promised admission, and any brochures or forms he gave you.

2. Legal Remedies Available in India
A. Consumer Court (Deficiency in Service)
Education is considered a "service" under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. If an institution or agent takes money but fails to provide the service, it is a "deficiency in service" and an "unfair trade practice."
- District Consumer Commission: You can file a case at the Sangareddy District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (which covers Zahirabad). You do not necessarily need a lawyer to file a complaint here.

B. Police Complaint (Criminal Fraud)
If the person never had the authority to give you admission and intentionally tricked you to take your money, it is Cheating.
- Zahirabad Urban/Rural Police Station: Visit the local station and file a complaint for cheating under Section 318 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) (formerly Section 420 IPC).
- FIR: If the amount is large, insist on an FIR. Often, once the police call the fraudster to the station, they return the money immediately to avoid arrest.

3. Necessary Documents to Support Your Case
- Proof of Payment: Bank statements, UPI receipts (Google Pay/PhonePe), or cash receipts.
- Communication Logs: Printouts or screenshots of WhatsApp chats and call logs.
- Admission Details: Any "Offer Letter," "Application Form," or "Prospectus" given to you.
- Legal Notice: A copy of the formal demand you sent for your money.

Summary of Action Plan
1) Draft a Legal Notice: Have a lawyer send a formal notice. This often scares fraudsters into paying back immediately.
2) Visit Zahirabad Police: If he remains stubborn, file a written complaint at the Zaheerabad Urban Police Station located on NH 65.