The language and statements in the offer letter, communications exchanged even if by emails………… should be carefully studied.
Is it stated that on the day of joining ( as stated in offer letter) candidate has to submit copy of resignation letter, its acceptance, relieving letter, NOC/NDC etc………………?
It is obvious the employee shall resign properly from current employment, complete the exit formalities for proper relieving, to join next employer……………….until or unless both the current and next employer have stated in writing that they have no objection to parallel employment.
Is it stated in offer letter that the offer for a particular project only and if the project is suspended the offer shall be deemed as if it has never been made…………..
Is it stated that if candidiate does not join the candidate has to compensate the company by paying a sum of Rs..........................????
Since you are jobless, you may negotiate with past employer so that you are taken back without any discontinuity in service…………………..or firm up another venture as ap……………….and stake your claim on full wages till you are absorbed in employment by the company which made an offer of employment to you against proper resignation/relieving from employment in hand……………………….
In such cases al transactions should be made with company in writing under acknowledgment, transactions should be recorded (audio/visual), witness/evidence should be built, trade unions, lawyer/law firm should be approached.
All other options e.g. community leaders, influential and reputed acquaintances may be involved for a resolution.
Any option which can fetch results should be explored.
Valuable advice of learned experts/members is sought.