If the original Registration Certificate (RC) of a vehicle is lost in Assam, what is the immediate and mandatory first step to initiate the process of obtaining a duplicate RC?

The correct answer is File a First Information Report (FIR) with the police . Key Points When a vehicle's Registration Certificate (RC) is lost or stolen in Assam, or anywhere in India, the very first and mandatory step is to report the incident to the local police station. This police report, known as a First Information Report (FIR), serves as an official record of the loss and is crucial for preventing any misuse of the lost document. Obtaining a copy of the FIR is a prerequisite for applying for a duplicate RC at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) or through the Parivahan Sewa portal. The FIR acts as essential proof of the loss and helps in verifying the authenticity of the duplicate RC application. Without a police report, the RTO will not process the application for a duplicate RC, making it an indispensable initial step in the process.