Offer letter withdrawn after acceptance

What you need to know

Withdrawal of offer letter after acceptance is breach of contract under Indian Contract Act Section 73. Employer liable for reliance losses — costs incurred on account of accepting the offer.

Your rights

Damages for breach of contract

Claim expenses incurred in reliance on offer

Approach Civil Court for compensation

Consumer Forum for service deficiency if fee paid

What you should do now

Action first

Document losses and send formal notice

Save offer letter, acceptance email, and withdrawal communication
Calculate losses: lost previous salary, relocation costs, offers declined
Send notice using the draft in this app with 15-day deadline

If not compensated

File civil suit for breach of contract and recovery of losses

Acts applicable

Indian Contract Act 1872

central

Section 73 — Compensation for loss from breach of contract

Where to complain

eCourts — Find District Court

Consumer complaint portal: e-jagriti.gov.in (replaced edaakhil.nic.in as of Jan 2025). Labour complaints: col.gujarat.gov.in. All links verified June 2026 via web search against official government sources.