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Mitesh Doshi   20 November 2025

Society watchman issue

We have given termination letter to one of our society watchman couple of days back and are even ready to pay him his dues upto date along with gratuity. But he is demanding more money than legally due to him and is not ready to leave the society accomodation provided to him saying till his demand is not satisfied he will not leave the society accomodation. Yesterday we approached the local police station but they also just a response saying remove him from his job and clear his dues whatever pending legally which we informed them that we are ready to legally pay him whatever is due to him but he is asking for more money than actually due to him. To which they replied all this matter you and negotiate and resolve it in society. But the watchman is not judging and is just saying one thing settle the amount that I am demanding and I will leave as well as sign documents required once that amount of money is credited in his account. Can you pls guide us how to remove him without any extra amount that is legally due to him. Awaiting reply.


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T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate)     20 November 2025

What are the terms of the employment?

If the accommodation is part of the employment and his termination was done as per the terms of employment then you may have to evict him following due process of law.

If he's creating ruckus or nuisance then the police help may be sought otherwise you may have to approach court with a suit for eviction to evict him as per law.

Mitesh Doshi   20 November 2025

Ok noted. But how do we resolve the additional money issue he is demanding even after payment of all his dues including gratuity. Awaiting reply.

SHIVKUMAR AGNIHOTRI, ADVOCATE, (Advocate )     20 November 2025

1.  Give him Final written notice to vacate quarters stating his employment terminated, he must vacate within 7 days, his dues are ready for payment. Send the notice by speed Post, email, WhatsApp. Paste a copy on his door.

2.  Prepare his F&F settlement ready to pay only after vacation of quarters. File a police complaint for criminal trespass. After this matter may escalate to DCP/ criminal court. Contact a local prudent lawyer who will take all necessary action.

Mitesh Doshi   21 November 2025

Thank you very much for your positive reply and guidance to my query. Have put this suggestion to our society members so that they can come to some conclusion in this issue.


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