INCOME TAX8 Sept 2026
Kerala man's account frozen over mysterious UPI payment—What to do, rules, customer rights explained | Mint
A Kerala man got two surprise UPI payments totalling ₹6,000. He suspected fraud and refused to send money back. His bank, HDFC, froze his whole account, blocking his salary. He flagged a Kerala High Court rule: banks should freeze only the disputed amount. After he contacted the bank, they unfroze his account and placed just that amount under lien.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The man received two unknown UPI payments of ₹2,000 on 31 August and ₹4,000 on 3 September.
- HDFC Bank froze his entire account, including his salary, without prior notice, which he said goes against a Kerala High Court ruling.
- After he reached out to bank officials, his account was unfrozen and only the disputed amount was kept under lien.
- Before sending money back, he advised contacting your bank, documenting communication, and letting the bank handle reversal.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you ever receive unexpected money by UPI, don't return it based on calls or messages. Contact your bank, keep records, and let them verify and reverse the transaction through proper channels.
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