Advocate Hardik Sharma

Questions Answered by Advocate Hardik Sharma

Q: 2nd part of Retention not paid

if my company has written in retention contract that i'll get my 2nd retention installment for 30,000 on 31 december,2025 and they did not credit it. I have already sent 2 formal email, however, Hr just replied"due to exergencies, its delayed", without a date of assurance of arrival. I have emi's for 10,000 + 3,800 + 38000, which I initially took care of by lending from parents. I wish to know How much compensation can I demand for in total? And how much would it cost me?

Advocate Hardik Sharma answered
As discussed, we are legally entitled to claim the unpaid retention amount along with interest for any delay, as well as amount for legal notice charges and litigation expenses, if required. The retention amount became due under the terms of your contract, and despite repeated follow-ups, it has still not been credited. This delay has caused you financial loss and inconvenience, and the company can be held responsible for this.To proceed further, I will need to carefully examine the retention contract itself. In addition, please arrange and share the following documents: a copy of the original signed contract, all invoices related to the retention, any previous email, Whatsapp messages, or written correspondence regarding the retention, and receipts of any payments already made. These documents will help me understand the situation clearly and advise you on the best course of action.Once I have reviewed these documents, I can guide you on the next steps, which may include sending a formal legal notice or initiating legal proceedings, if necessary. Sharing all the documents promptly will help us move forward efficiently and ensure your claim is properly addressed.Kindly share the retention contract and the supporting documents at the earliest so that we can take action without further delay.