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Banks may freeze accounts under the 'right of set-off' clause in credit card agreements to recover outstanding dues. The freeze can occur through a court order or the bank's own action.
The freeze can affect accounts with balances much larger than the disputed amount, creating disproportionate impact.
Disputes typically involve: contested charges, interest/penalty disagreements, settlement amount differences after debt restructuring, or card misuse allegations.
Review the credit card agreement for the set-off clause. Challenge the bank's action if proper procedure was not followed.
File a complaint with the Banking Ombudsman under RBI's Banking Ombudsman Scheme. The Ombudsman can direct release if the bank acted arbitrarily.
If a court order exists, challenge it on grounds of lack of proper notice or disproportionate hardship.
Negotiate a one-time settlement with the bank. Many banks offer OTS schemes waiving a portion of interest and penalties.
Pay the settlement amount through a different account. Obtain a 'no dues certificate' and confirmation letter to lift the freeze.
If full settlement is not possible, request a payment plan. Some banks partially release the account upon first instalment payment.
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