From Oversight to Ordeal

Written by Nawika Sharma

Life has a way of thrusting us into unexpected and complicated situations without any fault of our own. I'm currently experiencing one of those challenging predicaments where I feel trapped between my parents and government regulations.

A few years ago, when life moved at a leisurely pace and the concept of Digital India was yet to take hold, my father made a small investment. However, as time went by, he became engrossed in his work, and the investment slipped from his memory. As it happens in small towns, people know one another, minor discrepancies in paperwork were often overlooked, and life went on blissfully unaware.

However, with the advent of the digital age, what was once a trivial matter suddenly transformed into a headache. While sorting through our family business documents, I stumbled upon the lost investment papers and immediately shared the discovery with my father. Although he vaguely remembered it, he advised me to visit the bank and meet the concerned person. And so, my ordeal began.

What I initially believed would be a straightforward matter turned out to be a tangled web of complications due to insufficient documentation. Over the past six months, I've found myself running from one department to another, chasing countless signatures, and even contemplating giving up on the investment altogether.

Through this challenging journey, I've come to realize the paramount importance of proper documentation, even if it sounds cliché. The lack of it has led to frustration, wasted time, and unnecessary hurdles. However, amidst this adversity, I remain determined to find a resolution.