Hi Experts,
previously i was working in a limited company, Where i had 3 months notice period.
This company send me onsite for long term to work at client place. They forced me to sign a service bond of 5 years mentioning that they are sending me on training, and if i breach i have to pay them 5 lacs or actual expense. But actually they did not provide any training infact, i was working there are earning money of company. I have all the approved original approved timesheets, which were used to raise the invoice.
Due to some resign i have to resign from this company. I gave them 1 months notice they accepted but did not provide me any proof of acceptance.
As i have broken the bond they asked me to pay 13 lac rupees, which i was not able to pay. I was ready to pay them 4 lac rupees but they did not agree and i have to leave the company without documents.
Now after 4 months they have send me a notice that i have absconded from my service and not serve 3 months notice period.
Actually when i resigned they deducted the shortfall of 2 months notice period from my Earned leaves. I was able to take the clearance form snapshot which clearly mentions that shortfall in notice was recovered from earned leaves.
Now they are threatning me to take legal action against me if i do not join the organization within 7 days.
Experts : Please advice what can i do in this situation? Shall i issue a legal notice? Will there be implications? Please advice i am in desperate need and in real problem here.
Also i need a lawyer in Greater Mumbai to help me professionally in this matter.
I am waiting for you reply anxiously.
