Certificates holded up by the employer

Robin (Querist) 16 August 2016 This query is : Resolved
i worked as a teacher in one of the private colleges in Kerala.Due to the lack of professionalism and lag in getting salary i decided to resign.My appointment letter says i have to give 3 months notice.But already 2 months salary is pending from the employer.Now employer is asking for 1 month's salary inorder to get back my certificates submitted at the college.I wanted to know 2 things,

1.Is it legal to block my certificates at the college.

2. Will i be able to get my certificates legally without paying 1 month's salRY.,,,,,i have acknowledgement certificate given by the college in receipt of my certificates.

Plz help me...

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Kumar Doab (Expert) 16 August 2016
1. Yes, it is not legal.Ask to return original certificates in crisp condition as these were handed over (unsoiled, un-mutilated etc)

2. Employer has no lien on educational certificates.

Relate with Board affiliation laws e.g; CBSE, State Education Act, Univ. guidelines on the subject, for this matter, notice period and everything.

Ask to supply acknowledgment of notice/final resignation and acceptance, CORRECT FnF statement,salary slips of all months, NOC/NDC, acknowledgment of handover of charge/assets,service certificate, relieving letter, PF number and a/c slips, Gratuity, Form16 as per CORRECT FnF statement, original certificates etc etc...........