Mising release deed - original

Property Ownership & History ==================== The property has been in the family for over 60 years: 30+ years: Owned and occupied by the father (current owner). Prior 30 years: Occupied by the grandfather, until his death. Family Structure & Succession =================== The grandfather had two children: Father (current occupant and claimant). Aunt (sister of father). After the grandfather’s death: Aunt and grandmother executed a Release Deed in favor of the father, relinquishing all claims. This Release Deed granted full ownership of the property to the father. Release Deed Details ============== The Release Deed was: Legally executed and Duly registered with the Sub-Registrar Office (SRO). A certified copy of the registered Release Deed is in possession. Original deed has been lost or misplaced. Issue with Banks =========== While attempting to sell the property, the bank is refusing to process loans due to: Non-availability of the original Release Deed. The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has ruled: Certified copies of registered documents are valid and acceptable for registration and ownership proof. However, the bank’s position: The Supreme Court ruling applies only to SROs, not to private institutions like banks. Therefore, they insist on the original. Attempt to File Police Report / Obtain NTC ============================ Attempted to obtain a Non-Traceable Certificate (NTC) from the police station regarding the lost original. Police authorities refused, citing a court order: NTCs are no longer issued as per internal directives or judicial pronouncements. Key Legal Questions Raised ================== Is the bank correct in rejecting certified copies and demanding the original deed? Is there a legal recourse to compel banks to accept certified copies? How can one proceed when both: Banks refuse to act without the original, and Police refuse to issue an NTC? What are the alternatives or remedies available in such a scenario?