My college hasn’t returned my security deposit of ₹5,000 even though I graduated in July 2015. It’s been two years, and they keep saying it’s “in process.” What legal steps can I take, as a former student, to get my money back? I’m not the only one in my batch facing this issue.

You can send a legal notice to the college demanding the return of your security deposit within a specified timeframe. If they fail to respond or comply, you can file a consumer complaint with the District Consumer Forum or a civil suit in the court for recovery of your deposit along with interest and damages.