Is My Company’s Bond on Plain Paper Valid? Seeking Advice on Recovering Paid Amount

paplu_p
I just need some clarification on the bond amount. I had been sent to the US for the transition of a process. I was promised a promotion upon successful transition of the process, and they took my signature on the badly printed bond (Plain Paper).

1. The training cost was borne by the client.
2. If someone goes abroad for a meeting, there is no bond, and my invitation letter says that it is for a business meeting. (They changed it to avoid visa-related hassle as if they write training, then they need to provide extra documents).
3. My company took a witness signature after I decided to resign.
4. They forced me to extend my notice period so that I can train others and complete all documentation related to the transitioned process.
5. After that, they asked me to pay about 2.17 lacs.
6. The bond on the plain paper says that it should be required to be printed on stamp paper, but it never was.

Can someone tell me if I can recover the amount paid?
paplu_p
Hi Prakash,

At that time, I needed my relieving documents as I had joined another company, and I did not want to lose that opportunity. My previous employer was not ready to release me and provide my resignation acceptance letter, which was required by my current company. Can you advise on this, and do you know someone in Bangalore who has good knowledge in this domain?

Regards,
J. Prakash
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