Complaints/Help and Support for updating identity documents

Last updated on Jun 15, 2022

Given below are the portals and helpline numbers you can use to file complaints, address grievances, make enquiries and ask for help and support.

Aadhar Card

Grievances associated with Aadhaar are received through the UIDAI Contact Centre, Post, Public Grievance Portal of the Government, and E-mail. Read more here. You can check your complaint status here.

PAN Card

Complaints/queries regarding PAN can be registered here. Alternatively, you may call the PAN Centre on 020-2721 8080 or send an email to tininfo@nsdl.co.in.

Ration Card

You can call the helpline number 1967 by the Department of Food and Public Distribution.

Apart from this, since the issue of Ration Cards is governed by the State Governments, each state has a different grievance redressal system. Given below are the complaint portals for three states of India:

  • Delhi: To lodge a complaint, visit this website, and click on “Grievance Redressal portal”, which will redirect you to another page where you can lodge a grievance or view the status of your complaint. When you click on “Lodge your Grievance”, you will be taken to a page where you can describe your issue, upload supporting documents, etc. Here, in the section of “Department Concerned”, you should choose “Food Supplies and Consumer Affairs”. After you fill in all the sections, click on “Submit”, and your complaint will be lodged.  You can also call on the helpline numbers 1967 and 1800110841 for inquiries and support.
  • Maharashtra: To lodge a complaint, visit this website, which will allow you to you lodge a grievance or view the status of your complaint. To lodge a complaint, click on “Post Grievance”, which will redirect you to a page where you will be required to fill in your mobile number and/or email address, and an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number and/or email address. Once your details have been authenticated, you will be taken to a page where you can fill in your personal details, the description of your complaint, etc. In the section of “Level of Administration”, you should choose “District”. You will be able to preview the form, and submit it. 
  • Karnataka: According to the regulations of the state, you can lodge a complaint by calling the number 8022220579, or emailing at  digr.admin@karnataka.gov.in. For more information, please see here.

Passport

For any issues related to obtaining or updating your Passport, you can visit this website, which will allow you to register your grievance. You will have to fill in your personal details, reference number, if any, the relevant PSK, etc. Once you have filled in all the required details, click on “Submit”. You can also track the status of your complaint here.

Voter ID Card

The fastest way to lodge your grievance is by visiting the online portal of the ECI. You can lodge both Election and Non-Election Related Complaints. After logging in and lodging the complaint, you will get an acknowledgement with an ID and can track the status of your complaint. Visit the National Grievances Service portal here.

You can lodge the grievance by downloading and using the mobile Voter Helpline App, which can also be used to verify your name in the Electoral Roll.

You can also call the Voter Helpline at 1950 (Please add your STD code before 1950) or visit the Voter Facilitation Centre.

Driving License and Learner’s License

As the issue of Driving License/Learner’s License is governed by the State Governments, each state has a different grievance redressal system. Given below are the complaint systems for three states of India:

  • Delhi: In case of any complaint, you can call the Grievance Redressal Officer for licenses. The number is 23960497. You can also call on the helpline number, which is 9311900800.
  • Maharashtra: To lodge a complaint, visit this website, which will allow you to you lodge a grievance or view the status of your complaint. To lodge a complaint, click on “Post Grievance”, which will redirect you to a page where you will be required to fill in your mobile number and/or email address, and an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number and/or email address. Once your details have been authenticated, you will be taken to a page where you can fill in your personal details, the description of your complaint, etc. In the section of “Level of Administration”, you should choose “District”. You will be able to preview the form, and submit it.
  • Karnataka: According to the regulations of the state, you can lodge a complaint by calling the number 8022220579, or emailing at  digr.admin@karnataka.gov.in. For more information, please see here

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