Declining job offer after accepting it over email

Abhishek (Querist) 08 April 2013 This query is : Resolved
Dear Sir/Madam,

A week back I had received a job offer. A scanned copy of the offer letter was sent to my email and per return mail, I had accepted the offer. It was mentioned that after background verification, medical check etc., upon joining, a formal letter of Appointment will be given upon joining.

Now, based on current circumstances, I have decided not to join the organisation. I am planning to call them and inform that I will not be joining and have to decline the offer.

In the Offer Letter, they have mentioned - 'You are requested to join on XYZ date'. There is no indemnity clause for not being able to join. Moreover I have borne all the expenses of travelling out of station and face interview. I have not received any compensation or consideration from the organisation.

Can they take legal action against me for declining the offer after accepting it? And it has been just a week, so I am not wasting much of their time although they are in hurry to take someone on board?

Thanks.

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Guest (Expert) 08 April 2013
Depends upon whether you have received the appointment letter and also whether the date given to join the post is already over or not.

Abhishek (Querist) 09 April 2013
Appointment letter has not been given. The offer letter says, a formal Appointment letter will be issued on the date of joining.

Joining date is one month from now and I am declining within one week of accepting the offer, without wasting much time.

Thanks.