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Labour Law

Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972

The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 provides for payment of gratuity to employees upon retirement, resignation, or death.

Eligibility

  • Employee must have completed 5 years of continuous service
  • Applies to employees in establishments with 10 or more employees
  • Gratuity is payable on retirement, resignation, death, or disablement

Calculation

Gratuity is calculated as: (Last drawn salary × 15/26 × Number of years of service)

Last drawn salary includes basic salary and dearness allowance.

For employees covered under the Act, maximum gratuity is ₹20 lakhs.

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