Left without serving notice period. Legal Action?

Hi
I had to leave my previous employer without serving the required notice period of 2 months due to some personal reasons. Now they have sent me a letter saying I need to pay around 1 Lakhs as Short Notice Recovery. Also if I do not pay, they will take legal action.
I have Jonied that company at 15th april 2014 and left at 2nd may 2014.i didnt took salary from that company. I have signed appointment letter.I did not sign any bond.
What should I do? Does anyone know if these companies really take legal action or are they just trying threat tactics?
Thanks.

Companies are not in-laws houses, where you can walk in and come out without information and permission. They appointed you on good faith which you have to reciprocate in good faith by following proper procedures as per the appointment letter conditions.
Pon

Hi Pon,
I am agree with you, but there are some persnal reason which force me to leave this job.i have mailed and callde them before leave job and explain my situation too.
but now qusetion is what legal action they can do?
and what should i have to do?

Der Mr. M J
It is correct that you are no longer interested to continue the job. The reasons may be whatsoever. Yo must have received your appointment order before joining. The terms and conditions of services must have explained to you before accepting. I hope you may be in probationary period and as a probationer you must service at least minimum period of notice. You should follow the HR rules. Simply you cannot leave as and when you like without any procedures. You can now submit your resignation and comply with the terms of your offer and request the management to relieve you for your better prospectus.
Adoni Suguresh
Sr.Executive (Pers, Admin & Ind.Rels) Rtd
Labouir Laws Consultant

As Adoni Suguresh has rightly said submit your resignation now, the employer cannot claim 1 lakh adhoc as short notice period. Your total days of service is not more than a month so their demand is unwarranted.