The Parliament passed the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill. This will increase the limit amount to Rs.20 Lakh from the existing Rs.10 Lakh. This is applicable for central govt employees and also private sector employees (organized sectors).
Considering this new Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, let us see the new rules, eligibility, the formula to calculate, taxation and also the calculator.
Gratuity is nothing but a favorable BONUS given to you by your employer for being loyal to them as an employee for long. Gratuity is a defined benefit plan offered by your employer.
It is a payment made to an employee by the employer either at the time of retirement or when he is leaving the job. It is given to the employee once he has completed at least 5 years of continuous service.
It is mandatory for any employer in the private sector or public sector who has 10 or more employees to pay gratuity to all employees.
Who is eligible for Gratuity?
If your company’s employee strength is more than 10 and if you completed a minimum of 5 years of continues service, then you are eligible for Gratuity. Do remember that once employee strength reached to 10 or more, then even though the strength reduced later, you are still eligible for Gratuity.
Temporary staff, contract workers etc., are also eligible for the gratuity amount, as long as they are considered as employees of the organization. However, apprentices are not eligible for Gratuity.
If an employee is transferred overseas on an assignment, then he is still eligible for Gratuity as he is on the rolls of the company.
Probation period can be considered in determining the number of years of service.
It will be payable to you at the time of-
- Retirement.
- Resignation or Termination.
- On death or Disablement due to accident or disease.
- On Retrenchment Layoff.
- VRS.
What is the meaning of 5 years of continues service under Gratuity?
As per the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972, a period of uninterrupted service including service which may be interrupted on account of the following-
# Sickness,
# Accident,
# Leave,
# Layoff,
# Strike,
# Lockout,
# Cessation of work not due to any fault of the employees and
# Absence from duty without leave(not being absence in respect of which an order treating the actions as break in service has been passed in accordance with d standing orders, rules or regulations governing the employees of the establishment).
How is the 5 years service calculated in Gratuity?
If an employee works below the ground (like mine), every year in which the employee works for more than 190 days in a year, is considered as 1 year. If the employee works above the ground, 240 working days in a year is taken as 1 year for gratuity calculation.
Hence, if the number of days worked in a year is less than the above-said working days, then such a year is ignored for Gratuity calculation.
For example, if an employee worked for 4 years and 8 months, the duration is considered as 5 years of continues service and he is eligible for gratuity.
However, if the employee has worked for 4 years and 4 months, it is treated as less than 5 years and no gratuity will be payable to an employee.
When are the 5 years of continued service not applicable in Gratuity?
The condition of 5 years of continuous service is not applicable if employee’s service is terminated due to DEATH OR DISABLEMENT. Your nominee or legal heir can receive your gratuity amount (in the event of the death of the employee).
What is the new limit under Gratuity (As per Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill 2017)?
Earlier the maximum limit employee can receive under Gratuity was Rs.10 lakh. However, now it is enhanced to Rs.20 lakh.
However, if your employer ready to pay more than this, then they can do so. But such amount which is more than Rs.20 lakh Gratuity will be taxable income for you.
The ceiling of Rs.20 lakh applies to the aggregate of gratuity received from one or more employers in the same or different years.
Note:-The effective date of this new Gratuity limit is 29th March 2018. Refer the notification for the same.
How to calculate Gratuity Amount?
In order to calculate the Gratuity amount, first, you have to check it whether you are covered under the Gratuity Act or not. Based on that the calculation can be done.
# Calculate Gratuity Amount (covered by the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972)
Definition of Salary for the purpose of calculation of Gratuity is Basic+DA only (Salary definition for calculation of Gratuity, HRA, EPF and Leave Encashment). You must not include any other salary components for this purpose. The formula to calculate Gratuity is as below.
Gratuity = Last drawn salary * 15/26 * No. of completed years of service.
Completed years of service-Suppose if your service is more than 6 months in a year, then such year is considered as a year for calculation. However, if it is less than 6 months, then you have to ignore that year for calculation.
For example, if your service is 6 years 4 months, then the completed years of service will be 6 years only. However, if your service is 6 years 7 months, then the completed years of service will be 7 years.
You have to ignore the weeks and days for this calculation. Also, you must be worked for more than 6 months in a year i.e 6 months one day or more.
# Calculate Gratuity Amount (Not covered by the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972)
Definition of Salary for the purpose of calculation of Gratuity is Basic salary, Dearness Allowance (DA) and Commission (if paid as a % of turnover) (Salary definition for calculation of Gratuity, HRA, EPF and Leave Encashment). You must not include any other salary components for this purpose. The formula to calculate Gratuity is as below.
Gratuity = Average salary * ½ * No. of years of service
Average Salary-Average of last 10 months salary (Basic + DA + Commission) preceding the month of your retirement/resignation.
No. of years of service-The completed years only considered as your service years. For example, if you completed 6 years and 8 months, then you have to consider only 6 years and exclude 8 months. Same way, if you completed 6 years and 4 months, then also you have to consider only 6 years and exclude 8 months for calculation.
Tax Benefits of Gratuity
Any gratuity amount received by an employee (Govt or Private employee) during his service is taxable.
However, when gratuity is received by the employee at the time of his retirement, death or superannuation then tax exemption rules for government employees differs from private employees. Refer the below points for the same purpose.
# Tax Benefits of Gratuity for Central and State Govt. employees, Defense employees, and employees in Local authority
Any Gratuity received by Central and State Government employees, defense employees and employes in local authority during death or retirement is completely tax-free.
# Tax Benefits of Gratuity for private sector who are covered under Payment of Gratuity Act 1972
Tax Benefits of Gratuity for private sector employees who are covered under the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972 is exempted up to the least of the following-
- Rs 20,00,000
- Actual Gratuity received
- Last drawn salary*15/26*Number of years of service
# Tax Benefits of Gratuity for private sector who are NOT covered under Payment of Gratuity Act 1972
Tax Benefits of Gratuity for private sector employees who are NOT covered under the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972 is exempted up to the least of the following-
- Rs 20,00,000
- Actual Gratuity received
- Average salary * (1/2*Number of years of service)
As I said above the ceiling of Rs.20 lakh applies to the aggregate of gratuity received from one or more employers in the same or different years.
Take an example that Mr.X worked in an organization ABC for 6 years and received Rs.10 lakh as Gratuity. He claimed that for tax benefits and this amount is fully tax-exempt.
After leaving the organization ABC he joined the organization XYZ. Here he worked for 11 years and received the Gratuity amount of Rs.20 lakh.
As he already availed the exemption of Rs.6 lakh from the Gratuity received from the organization ABC, this time he can avail the maximum tax exemption of another Rs.14 lakh only (Rs.20 lakh-Rs.6 lakh). The remaining Rs.6 lakh gratuity which he received from the organization XYZ will be taxable income for him.
Such income should be considered as an income under the head of SALARY. This is applicable for both Government as well as Private employees.
# Tax Benefits of Gratuity for the widow or legal heirs of employee (in case of the death of an employee)
Any gratuity received by employee’s widow or legal heirs is completely tax-free in their hands.
If the gratuity becomes due/sanctioned after the death of the employee. If the gratuity amount becomes due and paid before the death of the employee then it is taxable under the head ‘Income from Other Sources.’ The nominee / legal heir has to show it in ITR (Income Tax Returns).
When are you eligible to receive the Gratuity?
Once an employee becomes eligible to receive a gratuity, he can apply within 30 days from the date it becomes payable. However, if you are retiring from a job which is known to you earlier, then such form is to be given 30 days before such date. You have to use the Form I for this purpose.
Any Form For Claiming Gratuity Submitted After Due Dates Specified Above Can Be Accepted If Employee Give Adequate Reason For Delay.
In case of the death of an employee, the nominee can apply for gratuity in Form J within 30 days of being payable.
In case of the death of an employee, and there is no mination to gratuity, then legal heir may apply in Form H within 30 Days of being payable.
Gratuity has to be paid within 30 days from the date it is payable to the person. If it is not paid within 30 days, the company has to pay simple interest from the date of eligibility till the date of actual payment.
The nomination under the Gratuity
Once you have completed one year of service, then you have to make a nomination within 30 days from the date of completion of one year service.
If an employee has a family at the time of making a nomination, the nomination shall be made in favor of one or more members of his family, and any nomination made by such employee in favor of a person who is not a member of his family shall be void.
If at the time of making a nomination the employee has no family, the nomination may be made in favor of any person or persons but if the employee subsequently acquires a family, such nomination shall forthwith become invalid. In such a situation employee has to nominate his family member or members.
Every nomination, fresh nomination or alteration of nomination, as the case may be, shall be sent by the employee to his employer, who shall keep the same in his safe custody.
In case of death of the nominee before the death of the employee, the interest of the nominee shall revert to the employee. The employee, in such cases, shall make a fresh nomination in respect of such interest.
You can use the Form F to nominate under the Gratuity.
Online Gratuity Calculator
There are many online calculators and also the excel sheets available for you all. However, I refer the Gratuity Calculator which is available on Income Tax Department website. Refer the below link for the same.
Forfeiture of gratuity
If an employee’s services are terminated due to any act, willful omission or negligence causing damage or loss to or destruction of property of the employer, the employee’s gratuity shall be forfeited to the extent of damage or loss.
The full amount of gratuity can be forfeited if an employee’s services have been terminated due to:
a) His riotous or disorderly conduct or any other violent act;
b) Committing an offense involving moral turpitude.
No court decree or court order can attach the amount payable under the Gratuity Act. This means that your gratuity will be still payable to you even if your employer goes bankrupt. No court order can stay this.
List of forms used for Gratuity
Form I-Application for the payment of Gratuity
Form J-Application for the payment of Gratuity by NOMINEE
Form K-Application for the payment of Gratuity by LEGAL HEIRS.
Form F-Nomination Form
Form G-To make a fresh nomination
Form H-Modification of the nominee
Form L-Issued by the employer to the employee stating amount and date of payment.
Form M-Issued by employer stating reasons for rejection.
Hope this much information is sufficient to understand the “Gratuity – New Limit, Eligibility, Formula, Taxation and Calculator”. Let me know if you have any doubts.
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Sonali Panda
Hi Sir,
My joining date is 18th Jan 2017 and Last working day is 27th Aug 2021.
No of yeras in service is = 4yr 222 days. (4yr 7months 12day).
Am I eligible for Gratuity?
And am I correct regarding the calculation of service period?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sonali,
Yes, you are eligible.
KRISHNA MURTHY V
Dear Sir,
I am working in a private concern since 141/2 years. My age is 62 years,still i am working.
Can i get the gratuity amount till date.
Regards
Krishna Murthy
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Krishna,
Yes.
Suryanarayan Bhat
Dear sir,
Some one of employee of my organization has joined in the month of April, and his total working days for that year is less than 240 days. Than he is eligible for consider that year to gratuity calculate or not.
Thanks
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Surnyanayan,
Refer the post again.
Keyur Shah
Dear Sir,
I was working with an private IT company and as per the records I had served the company from 01-June-2016 till 01-March-2021.
But in between I had opted for Leave without pay for 3 months. From Aug20 to Oct20.
Can you please guide me, Am I eligible for Gratuity?
Regards
Keyur Shah
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Keyur,
Without pay is considered as the break in service.
Abhay Naik
Dear Sir,
As per new rule for 50% basic of total salary ,Gratuity benefit and PF benefit is going to increase burden on employer.
My question is if person resigns before april 21 but last working day will be in april 21. Will he be eligible to get gratuity benefits as per revised rules or it will be on mercy of employer
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Abhay,
He will receive the Gratuity.
Rajesh
Hello Sir, I went thru this post and thanks for all this information.
Just 1 question which does not seem to be covered because it is specific to 5 days a week organization.
I am part of a organization which works 5 days a week.
Till the end of my working, the number of years I worked are expected to be : 4 Yrs 205 days (4 Yrs 6 months 24 days).
This includes weekends, holidays, leaves.
Will I be eligible for gratuity?
And follow up question, if the organization denies it, can I fight for it?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Rajesh,
Yes, you are eligible. Yes, if the organization deny it then you have all rights to fight.
Rajesh
Thank you so much Sir. And it is a such a relief to hear a clear “Yes” in this case !!
Sorry but one last question 🙂
Although my working days were only Monday to Friday (5 days a week), my company was operational always (e.g some other departments also worked on Saturday Sunday).
But all employees were working only 5 days a week. (some were given weekly offs on Monday & Tuesday etc).
In such case, my company is still a 5 days working company. Correct?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Rajesh,
Yes, it is 5 days a week for you. Consider your working days than the company working days.
Jyoti
My total working days is 4 year 6 month n 14 days. Am I eligible for gratuity. Is Sunday or gazzatted off count in working day.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Jyoti,
Yes, you are eligible. Regarding the holidays, refer the above post.
Sagar Dalvi
Dear Sir
I was working with life insurance company & was joined on 9th my 2016 . My last working day was 5th October 2020.
I have a question that as per new gratuity amendment I am eligible for gratuity or not. Total working tenure in company is 4 yrs 5 months.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sagar,
Take the pain to read the above post.
Sanju simon
Dear sir
I have completed my 4 year and 10 months in my organization in that my joining date was 16.01.2016 and last working day ws 17.11.2020,
But they are not paying gratuity, i am little bit confuse about 240 days means,
Am i eligible or not ??
How can we count 240 days ??
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sanju,
You are eligible.
Sharad Joshi
I am retired from bank on 31/07/2018,after completing 39 years and 9months service.What is the formula for gratuity calculation for service above 30years.There was a court case regarding this
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sharad,
As per my knowledge, the formula is same.
Chandrashekar M M.
I Joined Company on 1st Dec 2015 and company has force fully resigned me on 16th July 2020. Again company has rejoined me as new employee.
Shall I Eligible for Gratuity in This case??
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Chandrashekar,
Check the above rules and try to calculate the working day.
Abhishek kumar
IF any employee worked as only 1611 days , is he eligible for Gratuity and pls share after how many days employee eligible for Gratuity.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Abhishek,
Take the pain to read the above post and implement for your comfort.
Raghuvir
Dear Sir,
I was completed 20 years of service in private engineering college. As per college head the gratuity is scheme provided by college to employee, they paid some amount yearly to LIC gratuity scheme , and after completion / leaving service college will pay gratuity amount after year .. Sir my question is gratuity is scheme of government of India, so college paid the gratuity amount or government? and it requires 1 year for processing?
Mayank
Sir I am working with a Company for past 20 years. Company is suffering huge losses and therefore the Company is not in a position to pay any salary. With effect from 1st October, 2020 I shall work on honorary basis and no salary shall accrue. However I am not retiring. What about my gratuity?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Mayank,
They have to pay.
Manju
Dear sir,
I want to know can i apply for 26 year after death in government service.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Manju,
Be clear with your doubt. Can you elaborate more?
Manju
Dear sir,
My husband death on 1995 in (jharkhand government) service period that time I can’t apply for gratuity and other benefit for uncertain problems. So i want to know can i apply for 26 year after death.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Manju,
You can try your luck.
krishnan Srinivasan
Dear Sir ,
I will be completing 6 yrs – 5 months & 27 days by end of the month (30-Sep) , which will be my last working day in the company.
Please let me know the calculation for gratuity. Is it Pro-rated ? also have read article that says less than 6 months in a year wont consider for gratuity for that year (round off to 6) . That means , I will be getting gratuity only for 6 years …
If so , I am looking to change my last working day to 6 yrs – 6 months + 1 day .
Please help me in this regard.
Thanks
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Krishnan,
I have already answered all your questions in the above post. Have a relook into it.
Siddhartha senapati
Sir if someone could not attend 240 days attendence in a particular year, whether that also year be calculated in gratuity calculation,?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Siddhartha,
NO.
chander Shekhar
if the total service of the employee is 42 years in a corporation then how many years of service to be countable for gratuity.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Chander,
Refer the above post properly.
Anshuman
Dear Sir,
I have worked for APGVB for 4 year 9 month 25 days. I had 65 days break in service in first year of my service.
So if we deduct that 65 days still I have completed 4 years 7 months 25 days approx..
So please tell me ..Am I eligible
I will be thankful to you
Hemanta Datta
Sir
I have joined as a central gov employee in 2014.I am eager to resignation from my service after completion of 10 to 12 yrs.Then am I eligible for gratuity benefits.Plz sir inform me.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Hemanta,
Yes.
Vivek singh
Sir,I was worked with a company as a contract employee for 5 years with 1 year contract extension every year for continous 5 year.is i m elliginle as per law.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Vivek,
Yes.
Aditya Kulkarni
Hi Basavaraj,
Thanks for your article and all the answered queries, they were really very helpful. After going through all of them and few other articles I just had one question , I was on Indian payroll for 3.2 years and then moved overseas on Australian payroll completely from the same company, but Australian entity.
Then after 2 years of Australian payroll, I was again moved to Indian payroll for couple of years, so technically I have completed 5 years on Indian payroll, but in parts.
I read somewhere that the period has to be continuous 5 years, in my case can the employer deny to pay me gratuity ? Is that something I can challenge ?
Or this tenure in parts is considered since the employer is same irrespective of the location ?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Aditya,
It should be continued for 5 years. It depends on how your employer treat your Australian employment.
sandeep
Dears ,
I had similar query as above but only difference is i had worked in the same organization for approx 2 years in India and Middle East Payroll for about 4.8 years and then resign when in middle east.
As per the UAE Labour law, i am eligible to get the gratuity in Middle East, is this possible then my organization will stil pay me gratuity amount in india as technically i had completed around 6.8 years within same organization.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sandeep,
Yes.
A Mukherjee
Sir,
I am a 74 year old person was working for my company since last 7 years but due to the present crisis,I recently resigned from my company but unable to finalize my settlement and charge handover due to lockdown.I was under contractual service since last 7 years so my question to you is whether I would be eligible for payment of gratuity by my company owing to my services under contract as well as my age.
Request your views on the same.
Thank you.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Mukherjee,
Check the offer letter at first.
Arun Kumar
Hi Sir,
Greetings
Sir pls help me and inform since my company had been fired me due to covid 19.I have joined organization on 26 Oct 2015 and as per company notice my last working day was 3rd May 2020 .Am I eligible for graduity since company fired me in this crisis.Please help me Sir.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Arun,
Yes, you are eligible.
Balram
Sir pls help me and inform since my company had been fired me due to covid 19.I have joined organization on 1 Dec 2015 and as per company notice my last working day was 21st June 2020 .Am I eligible for graduity since company fired me in this crisis.Please help me Sir.
Kunwar Nikhil
Dear sir ,
I joined a company on 3rd of November 2014.
My last working day with them was 10th Feb 2020.
They are supposed to give me gratuity but keep on telling me that they have to receive the cheque from some govt authority!
Is this correct or are they delaying the procedure?.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Kunwar,
Refer my reply to your earlier comment.
Kunwar Nikhil
Hi Sir.
Just saw the Comment Below!! thanks.
I got in touch with them and asked why the delay! they have mentioned that They need a go-ahead from the LIc office.
Is there a procedure that has to be followed for gratuity by the Organisation?
If so then i am guessing it might get delayed due to the Covid-19 situation!!!
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Kunwar,
May be. Better to wait.
Kunwar Nikhil
Dear Sir,
Have been waiting as per your advice,
There is a small questions though.
In My CTC my per month Basic Salary is approx 80K
However My last month with them i only worked for 10 Days and the last drawn salary was only for 10 days. and the Basic in that is low due to this
Is the gratuity calculated as per my Monthly Basic Or As per my Last drawn Salary of 10 Days?
I am confused as some places mention the Gratuity be calculated as per last drawn Salary!!
Please clarify!
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Kunwar,
It is on monthly Basic.
Gyanaranjan Patel
Sir ,
My date of joining on 3/8/2015 and my company is finalizing / closing my account on 31/03/2020 .
kindly calculate whether I am eligible for gratuity or not.
Thanks
Gyanaranjan Patel
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Gyanaranjan,
You don’t know how to calculate the total days?
Gyanaranjan Patel
I know sir.
according to me .. starting from 3/8/2015 to 2/8/2019 ..it completes 4 year.
then from 3/8/2019 to 31/3/2020 it is 242 days.
but when they are calculating for 5th year.. they are taking 26 working days in a month. In this way my working days are lesser.
Thats why I requested you to calculate.
I am confused .
Thanks.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Gyanaranjan,
They are correct.
Gyanaranjan Patel
ok
Gyanaranjan Patel
Then sir, why have you given an example that 4 years and 8 months is eligible for gratuity ??
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Gyanaranjan,
I am saying about the days of month count.
ADESH GUPTA
sir
i was working in a pharmaceutical company ,i have worked there near about 3 years 5 month. then due to low back problem i was on medical leave .then after two month company discharge my employment . Now i want to know that am i eligible for gratuity or not .if yes then against which rule i can claim
company not giving my two monh salary also ( i have submit my all medicals on time )
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Adesh,
If you not completed 5 years, then how you are eligible?
Kalyan
Sir,
We are Pvt limited company and proposing to retrench one division . The employees are ranging from 1 year experience to 12 years. When we now coming up with a proposal to close down that division we are supposed to pay gratuity to all of them ignoring 5 year period? Is our understanding is right?
Thank you Sir.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Kalyan,
If the employees completed 5 years, then you have to pay them a gratuity.
Rangaswamy
Dear Sir,
Greetings!
If employee get gratuity amount at the time of leaving organisation after completion of 4 years and 7 months (continuous service) can exemption be provided.
Regards
Rangaswamy
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Rangaswamy,
Yes as per the above post.
Mayank Kandpal
Hi,
I have completed 5 years of my service in dec 2019, and i have resigned.
During my 5 years of service with my employer, 4.5 years i was working abroad. Am i eligible for gratuity?
My company told me that since you were not on indian payroll, you are not eligible.
Please help me on this.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Mayank,
If payroll is not from India, then yes you are not eligible.
Sarath
Hi Sir,
I have worked for a mnc for 4 years 225days . If we calculate as calendar year it comes 4 years 7 months and 7 days. In policy it says we need. Complete 240 days in 5 th year .
My joining date if 20-July-2015 and Resigned Date is 27-FEB-2020. Can i have the ability to get the gratuity?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sarath,
If the policy you received from employer claim 240 days then how you are eligible?
Manoj
Hi Sir,
My joining date if 20-July-2015 and Resigned Date is 27-FEB-2020. Can i have the ability to get the gratuity?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Manoj,
Yes.
Shimna
Sir,
I resigned from my service in June 2019(private sector) since I got government job.but I didn’t apply for the gratuity yet..can I am eligible to apply for gratuity now..please reply sir
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Shimma,
Yes.
Monoj Bhattacharjee
Hello Sir ,
I am in private MNC .If have completed 4 years 6 months . Am I eligible to get get gratuity.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Manoj,
Refer above post properly.
Gagan
Dear Basu Sir,
My question is if I leave company after 4 years and 240 days of service. Should the 240 days be working days or calender days in order to get the gratuity?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Gagan,
It is working days.
sk
1st year days=245
2nd year days=230
3rd year days=229
4th year days=250
5th year days=241
Plz advise Gratuity will be paid for 3 year or 5 years.
This I am asking to understand 240 days clause…..plz
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear SK,
It is for 5 years.
Ram
Dear Sir,
I Joined Company A on 15.10.2015, after one half month , i.e 01.12.2015 A company transferred me to its one of his Venture Company called B.
So, my gratuity will be considered from date of joining to A company or it will be from company B.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Ram,
I think from B.
Shibas
Hi Sir,
My joining date if 27-July-2015 and Resigned Date is 15-Jan-2020. Can i have the ability to get the gratuity?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Shibas,
What prompted you to doubt?
Sanjay Singh kanwaal
Dear sir what happened if i don’t serve notice period but I have 45 paid leave I can redeem 30 days in that so I will get my gratuity please tell me sir
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sanjay,
Notice period is for your employer but not for Gratuity rules.
Jithin V P
Hi Sir,
My joining date if 18-May-2015 and Resigned Date is 27-Dec-2019. Can i have the ability to get the gratuity?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Jithin,
Yes.
Jithin V P
Hi Sir,
Thanks for the reply. But as per your writing i can see that in 5th year i need to complete 240 days. But in my calculation i completed 7 Months and 15 Days. That’s why i had the doubt. Can you please tell me is this correct?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Jithin,
You completed 4 years and more than 6 months and thats why I said.
Jithin V P
Hi Sir,
Yes you are right. But it will not reach 240 Days as you said. It will be around 230 Days. So can you tell me why you said i will get the Gratuity? Thanks again for your valuable replies.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Jithin,
If it is less of 240 days, then you are NOT.
Ajit Kumar Singh
HI, Basavaraj,
Please provide notification for eligible Gratuity from 4 Year 7 month.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Ajit,
Refer above post properly or search in Google for notification.
Mahesh
Hello Sir,
I will be completing 9 years and 6 months and 3 Days on 30-May-2020 which is my last day of service.
I work in a private IT Company.
How many years of Gratuity I am eligible for.
From the threads here, I guess I am eligible for complete 10 Years since my service is more than 9 years & 6 Months.
Please clarify
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Mahesh,
Yes.
Kuldeep Singh
Dear Sir
I have gone through your suggestions and solutions and found extremely beneficial to employees. My case is bit different and need your guidance.I have worked in a organisation for 10 years and got the Gratuity payment orders through labour court. But the organisation asked me to rejoin after three years of break in service on the conditions that I withdraw the case and not receiving the gratuity. Under certain pressure I rejoined my services in same organisation.
In case I am asked to leave the job , am I eligible for my previous gratuity. and how to reopen the case.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Kuldeep,
Only your lawyer can guide you. I am not sure why you changed the decision earlier and now again.
Prashantha jc
Hi ….Sir What is Exact Cut off Total Amount in Gratuity.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Prashantha,
There is no such maximum limit.
Ganesh
Hi Basu,
I joined company A in Oct 13 and left June 17 and Owner transferred me to there another company B which is listed at same location for 7 months. Later again rejoined to B company in Feb 18 and I willing to left on feb 20.
– My responsibilities wasn’t changed
– My location not changed
– Owner are same
Still I eligible for Gratuity?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Ganesh,
Yes.
Ganesh
Thank you, Basu.
SUBASH CHANDRA
SIR I TOOK UP SECOND JOB AND COMPLETED 5 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE WITH 2ND COMPANY AND LEFT AFTER COMPLETING FIVE YRS AND 28 DAYS.BUT MY EMPLOYER SAYS I AM NOT ENTITLED TO GRATUITY SINCE I TOOK UP THE JOB AFTER SUPERANNUATION.WHOM SHOULD I APPROACH IF I AM ELIGIBLE FOR GRATUITY
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Subash,
Whether they are providing you superannuation facility?
Rajiv
Hello Sir Is there any time period require before leaving a job for drawing gratuity, if any then how many days before we should inform our company for leaving job
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Rajiv,
Gratuity will be payable to you only when you resign. You wish to postpone this?
Sudheer kumar yadav
Sir,
I am working in manufacturing unit from dated 8 june 15,i resigned from my job on 6th march 2020,my last working date in campany is 12 feb 2020 due to some personal problem i take the leave from 13 feb 2020,but in feb month i got full salary,sir,as per campany my last working date is 29 feb 2020 & exit date is 6 march 2020,in completing fifth year ,i got full salary in every month(no deduction),as per company last working date i am completing 4 years 8 month & 22 days,am i eligible for gratuity?,please suggest.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sudheer,
You have to calculate based on your last working date.
Rajesh
Hi nivesh,
Regarding Gratuity, is continuous service is compulsory?
For Eg: If i resign from a company after 4 years 4 months and take some break say 6 months and join the same company, then will previous service is also taken into consideration or they will consider only from new joining date for 5 years service period.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Rajesh,
Resigning from the job and rejoining is not a continues service.
Stuti
Wrt last msg..
Please correct Last working day: 1-Jan-20
Stuti
Hi chief..
Very nicely explained.. Just a query on resignation date vs last working day
E.g. Joining date: 20-April-15
Resignation date: 1-Oct-19
Last working day: 1-Jan-19
Hence at the time of resignation 240 days of 5the year were not complete, but on last day of working (post serving notice period) 4yr 240+ days are completed.
¶ 2 LWP in between
¶ gratuity part of CTC and mentioned in letter
Can there be any reason as per law company can deny Gratuity payment
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Stuti,
It is your last working day that matters than your resignation date.
Ajay pal singh
Sir i working addecco this company contact khatam ho gaya
is company me mene 3 year 2months job kari
Kya me gratuity le sakta hu
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Ajay,
Read the service eligibility from above post once again.
Dipesh
Hi, Sir
I was working with a trust Hospital where they are making profit of approx 4cr, with 160+ staff, their admin claims we don’t come under gratuity act, and never paid same to any employee. Is it fair and under law. Plz suggest what can be done.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Dipesh,
You can raise issue with the Labour Ministry.
Dipesh
Thank you Sir, we have filed a case in labour court, I have got confidence by your reply.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Dipesh,
Best of luck.
Aashish
Dear sir
Please tell that if a employee wrkng for a company from past 6years and in this duration its pf not deducted bt after 6 years company tell that employee that if you wnt to deduct pf then u have to resign and will rejoin you after 10 days then his gratuy will be continue from last 6 year or from fresh joining… Is their any harm in this…
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Aashish,
It is from fresh joining. However, by not including you under EPF, then breach the Govt rule and also misguiding you for their fault. Becare from such employers.
Ajitsinh Rajubh
CRPF 7yers Sarvesh ki ha to mujha gajyuty milage
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Ajitsinh,
Yes, if it is part of your job offer.
Dhaval Kapadia
Hi,
I am working with reputed brand.
I have completed 4 yrs and 10 months in the company. As per your post I am eligible for gratuity and I can claim the same.
But my company denied to claim for gratuity as I must complete 5 yrs in company.
Joining Date: 03.09.14
Reliving Date: 22.07.19
PL. Guide with what evidence I can claim for gratuity to my company.
Regards,
Dhaval Kapadia
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Dhaval,
Let them give in writing.
Sachin verma
Dear Sir i worked in a company for 4 year 7 month .
Join in 1 july 2015 and after resign last working day was 31st dec 2019.
Please tell me , am i eligible to get Gratuity..?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sachin,
Refer the days rule mentioned above.
June
I have been working in the organisation since nov’10 and went on my maternity in nov’18, after which i have taken 3months leave without pay…i have received salary for 8 years 6 months and 1 day, how would my gratutity be calculated if i did not join back after extented leave without pay? Please help.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear June,
It will be as I said above.
Pavan
Sir,Could you please tell me whether Saturday and sunday is included while calculating the days of working for the 5th year.
I have completed 4years 8months and 14days
Joining: 18sep 2014
Exit: 31st May 2019
Organisation have calculated as I have worked for 183 days (they have excluded Saturday and Sunday for the calculation)
I work in an IT company which works 5days a week.
Please let me know am I eligible for gratuity
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Pavan,
I have already explained the rules. Please read above.
Beeresh
Hi sir,
My joining date at the current job is 15th Dec 2014 and last working day Aug 26 2019. I ve completed 4yrs 8 months and 12days in the company. will i eligible to receive gratuity.
Thanks in advance
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Beeresh,
Please refer the above post properly.
Priyanka pandey
Sir.thank u so much…to an extent I am clear.. But still not very clear on a difference between break from work n leave without pay…my break was due to my child..n inspire of 3 months maternity leave ..I didn’t wanted to join my scho so principal has asked me to come back after an year to which I could manage after an year also..n I joined back after 2 years break only because she requested me to come…its not clear to me whether this is break or leave without pay..where should I count on…I haven’t resigned in this break period..my school is not counting it in gratuity period..but I am very confused what should I do…in court I had gone against them..but waiting for a date..sorry for the trouble I am giving u again..but if possible pl.clarify my doubt about break n leave without pay difference..
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Priyanka,
Your maternity leave is beyond the limit. Hence, your school is correct in considering this break for service period calculation.
Priyanka pandey
So sir according to counting leave without pay I should take total 14 years for gratuity… Including my two leave without pay breaks…my school is not paying since last 2 years n I had applied in labour court..they tried to settle for some amount which was very less..I didn’t accept n now I have to file a case against it..then knowing this they increased some few thousand..n still its not the amount I expected…not sure will I win the case if I include my break in count of service..pl.suggest the best possible way..thanks in advance
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Priyanka,
I suggested what Gratuity rules say.
Priyanka pandey
Also all the years I was getting a salary which was along with PF deductions n etc..but only in my last working year when I joined back after my second break I was given consolidated salery..without any deductions..will gratuity be calculated on this salary of my last year..or when I took break in 2014 till 2016
Karthik
Hi sir,
My joining date at the current job is 3rd nov 2014 and as on today ie 22nd jun 2019 I ve completed 4yrs 7months and 19days in the company. On a casual chat with my colleagues I heard about this amendment from madras high court that you ll be eligible for gratuity after 4yrs 8months and 22days. Is the same true if no what’s the latest date I ll be eligible to receive gratuity. Btw I work for a private organisation in Bangalore. Also on 25th July 2019 I’ll be completing a period of 4yrs 8months and 22 days in the organisation.
Thanks in advance
Regards,
Karthik
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Karthik,
Refer my comments in this regard.
Priyanka pandey
Sir I had worked in a school for total 14 years in which I took maternity break of 3months extended to 2 years.. In these two Years I didn’t resign from job n joined back there itself ..I was on leave without pay…I did this two times…n the school called me back again after my second break of two years.. I again joined back there.will this be counted for my gratuity period..I took my first break after 5 continuous years n then 2 years break n worked for 4 years continuously n then 2 years break n worked for one more year..total is 14 years.. Or I should not count my break…I didn’t resign both the times..I resigned only in 2017..
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Priyanka,
You should not consider your break without pay.
Priyanka pandey
OK sir..thank u..but I had a doubt regarding leave without pay..if u r a employee of same school n not resigned ..then won’t it be counted in ur gratuity time period..I was told by someone that it WL be counted as I had not resigned n didn’t work anywhere else ..joined the same school after my maternity break..pl.clarify this point
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Priyanka,
Leave without pay also form the part of gratuity service period eligibility.
Raj
Dear Basavaraj, thanks for this wonderful article. I have a strange question though. I am an employee of HCL Technologies. I was in HCL India for 2.5 years and was transferred to HCL Australia (its been more than 2.5 years in Australia as of now). My monthly pay check comes from HCL Australia since I moved to Australia. But they still credit my PF in India. Can you please let me know on whether I am eligible for a gratuity considering that the pay rolls have been HCL India and HCL Australia? I did read your line that said “If an employee is transferred overseas on an assignment, then he is still eligible for Gratuity as he is on the rolls of the company.”… But I am assuming this means pay roll of the same company while in my case will the consider HCL India and HCL Australia as two different entities.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Raj,
You have a valid reason to show that they are contributing to your EPF now also. Hence, as per my knowledge, you are eligible for Gratuity.
Pk
Dear Basavaraj.,
I worked in Lnt technology services from July 16th 2014 to 31st May 2019. That means I completely worked for 4 years 10 months. HR told me that I am not eligible for Gratuity. But as per your article I must get my Gratuity. So how I can proceed to claim the Gratuity from the company?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear PK,
Let your employer show the rules if they are saying NO.
Pk
Hi Basavaraj,
Will the rules change from company to company?
I asked our separation desk through mail. They just replied saying I am not eligible. They didn’t provide any policy reference.
Thank you
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear PK,
Rules are same across India. That is the reason I asked that let them come up with THEIR RULE and show the same with you.
Rakhi Soman
Sir,I had completed 7years of service in a private hospital as nurse and I given 24hour resignation.let me know that I am eligible for gratuity…..
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Rakhi,
Yes, you are very much eligible.
Jigar
Hi,
I had completed 4 years 6 months and 19 days of service in IT sector company.
Can you please let me know that am I eligible for Gratuity?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Jigar,
Please refer the above post properly.
Madhu
Hi Sir,
I have been working in an organisation from 25 July 2014 and my last working day is 30 June 2019. Am i eligible for Gratuity.
“5 working days a week”. Please reply.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Madhu,
Please refer the post properly where I have mentioned the number of days to be considered if your working days are 5.
Anshika Singh
Hi plz tell april 2014 to oct 2018 complete the eligibility for gratuity or not ? As per year is not bt as per day of working 240 days in a year it completes
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Anshika,
How many days a week you used to work?
Anshika Singh
Sir 6 days
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Anshika,
In that case you have to complete 4 years and 240 days of service.
Harish
Dear sir
I have joined company 23/9/2014
And last day of my notice period 3/6/2019
I am eligible for graduaity
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Harish,
Similar question was asked many times. Please refer the above post.
Vishal patel
Dear sir i am working HDFCBANK JOINING DATE IS 19-05-2014 AND LAST WORKING DAY IS 21-05-2019 INCLUDING 1 MONTH NOTIC TIME I AM ELIGIBLE GRAGURITY?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Vishal,
YES.
Ashutosh
Sir I worked in a state govt psu on their direct contract for 7 years 5 months. But during the service after 4 years and 3 months the corporation brings one day break in the service. I am eligible for gratuity. the compulsory break in contract is legally right??
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Ashutosh,
Yes, you are eligible.
Ashutosh
Thanks you sir.. How can I defend their arguments in labour court?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Ashutosh,
With the rulebook.
Ranjit Debnath
Sir good evening…
My name is Ranjit Debnath from Bangalore City.
Sir I am working ITC Limited company from 19 may 2014 till the date..
Can I am eligible for gratuity plz tell?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Ranjit,
Please take some pain to calculate the days.
Sri
Hi,
I have joined on 18-08-2014 and leaving the organisation on 14-05-2019.
do i have the eligibility in Gratuity??
In my above message i have entered wrong year. Apologies for that
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sri,
Are you finding it difficult to calculate the NUMBER OF DAYS?
Sri
Dear Basavaraj,
No, I have total 4 years and 269 days by this May-14 2019. Am I been eligible for this gratuity?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sri,
Yes.
LAKSHMEESH ACHARYA
Dear sir,
im working in a company from past 4 year 6 month. shall i eligible for gratuity?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Lakshmeesh,
Refer the above post properly for the number of days to be completed.
VASANT KADAM
Sir good after noon, My joning date is 25 /04/20015 to 20/09/2019 sir now my company is lock out shall i eligible for gratutiy
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Vasant,
Yes.
Sharan
Hi, my service is of 4 yrs and 7 months . Including 2 months notice period…is notice period also taken into consideration? And I’m I eligible?
Jack
Hi Sir,
I am working in a company with 5 days working in a week.
I have completed 4 years 205 days in company.
Would I be eligible for gratuity.
Please share any rule reference to claim in company
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Jack,
As per me YES you are eligible.
Jagdish
Hi Sir,
I am working in a company where 5 days working in a week applicable.
I have completed 4 years and 205 days.
Whether I am eligible to get gratuity.
Please share if any reference.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Jagadish,
As per me, YES.
Rajendran D
Hai sir
Service from date 18-11-2013 to 20-07-2018
I’m eligible for gratuity?
My HR say not eligible
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Rajendran,
Why not calculate the days on your own rather than depending on your HR or ME?
Sanjeev Kumar
date of joing-10/01/2014…privateBank
last date of office including 1 months notice period – 31/12/2018
i.e including notice period I had worked for 4 yrs 11 months….weather I m eligible for graduity.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sanjeev,
YES.
Sanjeev Kumar
Sir gd morning, some confusion are there .
4 yr and 190 day or 240 day are calculate 5 day a week. And I was woke with Pvt bank(6 day a week)can i eligible for gratuity.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sanjeev,
It is 190 days.
Shruthi
Hi. This is shruthi. I have worked in an organisation form 1st April 2014 till 27th November 2018. I.e 4years 7months 27 months. But they told i am not eligible for gratuity. Can i register a case? What is the procedure?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Shruthi,
As per rule, you are eligible. Yes, you can do what you want to do legally.
Yamini
More informative….thanks Mr Basavaraj tonagatti…..
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Yamini,
Pleasure.
R K Gupta
Sir,
I left cpsu after continuous service of 18 years and 11 months and joined central govt service on very next day. My previous employer is saying that need to route your application through present employer stating that gratuity can not be transferred to central govt from cpsu and hence can be paid. Is it correct. I already completed 3 months of service in central govt.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Gupta,
Let them show the rule book.
Sanjit Patra
Sir I opted my basic from 30% of my CTC to 50% of CTC in 10th year of my service. I continued last 4 months with 50% basic with an exception that I will get more gratuity and PF. But after I left job, my gratuity was calculated with old slab 30%. Employer says since I opted basic from 30 to 50% and hence I will not get the benefit of last 4 month’s basic. Is that correct. My gratuity should be calculated on last 4 month’s basic, which was 50% of CTC or 30% basic? Please let me know? Need your help and guidance.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sanjit,
By mere opting for higher basic with intention of higher gratuity is not eligible. Your employer is right.
SK Marubadi
Hello Sir,
I worked for a company and resigned after 1 and half year of my service. Just need to know if I am eligible to claim gratuity. Thanks in advance
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Marubadi,
Sadly NO.
Abhay
I am completed my 4 year 6 month of service can i eligible for gratuity.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Abhay,
Whether 6 months exactly completed or more than that?
Sureshkumar
I have 4 years 7 months experience, will be eligible for gratituty ?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sureshkumar,
Yes.
Yogish. D
Thanks sir for giving better information about gratuity & tell me once again, continuous service means if the person worked 3 years with the criteria of 240 days and 4th year he is not met the criteria and again 5th & 6th year he completed 240 days criteria. Whether he is eligible for gratuity or not.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Yogish,
Only if the employer consider such service as CONTINUES service.
Dr. I. Ahmad
Hi Sir, I have joined a company on 5th March 2014 with a probation period of 6 months and left the organisation on 28th Dec-2018 (4 years 9 months 23 days). Would I be eligible for gratuity?? Please advise.
Regards
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Dr.Ahmad,
Yes.
Ankur Sharma
Please provide link for official notification.
Dheeran Rana
Hello Sir,
I had joined software company on 20 Jan 2014 and my last working day is 18-Oct-2018 total no. of days 4 yrs 8 months 28 days. We have only 5 days working in a week. Will I be eligible for gratuity? My company account team says, you are not eligible for gratuity. 5 yrs is mandatory to serve in company.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Dheeran,
Refer my above post once again. I have written this based on the rules. If possible let him show his believed rules.
Nimse
Hi
Thank you for giving the valuebale information
Just need to have a clarification i completed 4 year 6 month from the date of joining & i am going to do a notice period of 2 months am i eligible for the gratuity amount .if yes then need to know on which act of government & is it applicable for every organisation
Thank you
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Nimse,
Whether the two months are part of 4 years 6 months or what?
Deepak
Hi, Thank you for this information, my current company is takeover by another company, in that case can we get the gratuity from older organization? Or it would transfer to new company?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Deepak,
It would be from your new company.
Sweety Agarwal
Dear Basav Ji,
I have worked in my organisation from 4th Nov,2013 till 30th Aug,2018.
Please inform if Iam eligible for gratuity going by 240 days rule for 5th year. Also if you could substantiate with the relevant mention in the act.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sweety,
I already mentioned the rules about the number of working days. Please go through the post once again.
S K JAIN
Dear Basavraj ji
It is very useful information . One clarification I would like to get , you have written that tax benefit to the extent of Rs 20,00,000 is available to even those establishments which are not covered under Payment of Gratuity Act 1972 . In that case I think it is covered under section 10(10)(iii), where no such tax benefit is clarified. Separate notification is issued under that section.
Pl clarify whether tax exemption is applicable in such cases also without any notification.
Shubh Jain
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Jain,
Yes, even though there is no separate notification in this regard, you can consider the way I explained above.
CHANDAN T G
Dear Sir
It is so clear and easy to understand, thank you for this useful information.
Thank you
Chandan TG
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Chandan,
Pleasure 🙂
Gopinath
Hi
Good Evening
I am working with a private organization which follows 5 day working. My date of joining is 1st Oct 2013, can u tell me what should be my last working day so that i am eligible for gratuity.
Thanks in advance
Gopi
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Gopinath,
Whether you have 5 working days or 4 working days, the weekly off does not discarded for calculation. Hence, you just follow the rules which I already explained in above post.
Chaitanya
Is gratuity mandatory for an employee. I am working as a contract employee and my employer is deducting amount every month saying its mandatory norms.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Chaitanya,
Deducting from your salary? It must not be so.
Kaushal
Can there be an explicit contract with staff which exempts the company for payment of gratuity.
If a company is loss making then is it compulsory?
Can the Gratuity be paid 8n Cash by the Director from his personal capacity?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Kaushal,
If there are more than 10 employees, then employer has to provide the Gratuity. Loss or profit of the company does not matter here. There is no such rule (as per me) regarding how the gratuity can be payable (in cash, through cheque or bank transfer)
Visvesh
If i have retired in July 2017 , will the amended gratuity amount of 20Lakhs be applicable ?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Visvesh,
Please refer to the above post properly. The effective date of the same is 29th March 2018.
Vishal
HI Basavraj,
Thanks for sharing such a nice information which was not known to many of us.
I have joined organization on 1st Oct.2013 and date of leaving would be 3rd Jul.2018, in this case would you think i am still eligible for Gratuity ?
Kindly advice.
Thanks.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Vishal,
Yes, you are eligible for Gratuity.
Manisha
Nice informaion, Basavaraj!
SHAILESH
date of joing-07/11/2013 …private MNC
last date of office including 2 months notice period-25/07/2018
i.e including notice period I had worked for 4 yrs 8 months….weather I m eligible for graduity.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Shailesh,
Yes, you are eligible for gratuity.
Madhav
Yes you’re eligible. Make sure even your company knows about it.
Abhishek Agarwal
hi,
I joined my current company on Feb 10 2014, which means i have completed 4 year 3 months now. How much more time including my two months notice period should i spent in this company to be eligible for gratuity. Keeping in mind all comments above, i need to spend 5 more months more atleast or anything lesser may work. ?
Regards.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Abhishek,
Yes, your understanding is correct.
Madhav
Give your notice after working for 3 months.
Vishal Agrawal
Dear Basu,
Did you get the chance to go through the link I shared earlier on the Payment of gratuity eligibility 4 year 190 days who is working in an organisation that is working less than 6 days a week?
You can find the judgement at below mentioned URL.
https://www.citehr.com/257523-madras-high-court-judgement-gratuity-pdf-download.html
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Vishal,
I already mentioned that 240 working days is considered as a year. In the shared link, it is mentioned that 4 years 240 days completed employees are also eligible for Gratuity. Hence, there is no change in what I have written with respect to the court judgment.
suresh
Dear Sir
i joined a MNC company on June 12th 2013, and my last working day is 15th may 2018,
do i am eligible for gratuity , Please advice
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Suresh,
YES.
suresh
Thank you sir,
Yousuf
the formula does not depict the amount 2000000, why so
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Yousuf,
Maybe it is not yet updated as per new guidelines.
Amit verma
I have worked in a Telecom ( bpo) company for 4 years 11 months 18 day from 28 March 2013 to 17 March 2018. I have resigned properly with notice period. But company has not given me gratuity. When I complained to them , they told me that you’re not eligible since you have not completed five year. Now please you tell me ,I am eligible or not. If eligible then what I can do further.
Madhav
Your eligible since you’ve completed 4 yr 8 months.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Amit-You are eligible and better to make sure your employer about rules.
Navdeep
If they refuse to give gratuity than what we do, go court or other
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Navdeep,
In that case, complaining with Labour Department or use the legal options.
Brijesh
Dear sir I am working in MES(military engineering services ) as a junior engineer (civilian central government employ) my joining dt is 26 Dec 2014 , Now at present I am selected for the post of assistant engineer by UPPSC I have already obtain the NOC through proper channel and also given the 03 months notice period,Now I am planning to give resignation from my current job at the end of Oct 2019,let’s consider my resignation dt is 31 October 2019 ,Can I getget grauity from my department ,However during my total service period of 4 year 10 months there was 28 days of EOL( pay without leave) this leave was happen due to non sufficient balnce leave, I have only 30 days balence leave at that time and I rejoind the my duty after 58 days
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Brijesh,
Refer above post properly.
Niklesh
Gratuity =last drawn salary (basic + da) ×15/26×no. Of service years ,is correct by emenment 2018 ?,
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Niklesh-YES. Amendment 2018 just increased the limit but no change in calculation formula or procedure.
mocha singh
“Gratuity Time Period Might be Reduced From 5 to 3 Years”
Is it true or not .?
http://www.india.com/news/india/gratuity-time-period-might-be-reduced-from-5-to-3-years-2982787/
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Mocha-We must not trust until and unless such MAYs or MIGHT turn to reality. Just avoid such junk.
Madhav
Though it’s plausible. Since election year is in forefront.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Madhav-Let us see.
Mohan
Sir,
Request you to confirm, if the new gratuity rules has been notified by the Income Tax department. My CA is insisting that he will accept only after Income Tax department notification. Pl help sir.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Mohan-I shared the Government notification in this regard and also the effective date of this new change. Show this to your CA.
Vishal Agrawal
As per gratuity act, the organisation which works for less than 6 days a week then 190 working days is considered as continuous one year. (Mentioned in the same paragraph where below the ground / mine criteria is mentioned).
My question is working days means including weekly off, paid holiday and leaves or only working days i.e. Monday to Friday?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Vishal-It is only working days.
vishal agrawal
Dear Basu,
Thanks for the reply.
Madras High court judgement for 240 days to be considered as one year is including leaves, weekly off, paid holidays too.
Please, give your comment.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Vishal-I am not sure of that judgment. Can you share the information?
vishal agrawal
Dear Basu,
You can find the judgemwent at below mentioned URL.
https://www.citehr.com/257523-madras-high-court-judgement-gratuity-pdf-download.html
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Vishal-Thanks for sharing. Let me go through it.
Vishal Agrawal
Dear Basu,
Did you get the chance to go through the link and if yes what is your opinion on the same i.e. my gratuity eligibility ?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Vishal,
As per me, I have written a post based on the latest rules.
Maninder singh
Sir i did my job in private hospital for 2 yrs and then after took a tranfer to one of its branch for 3 1/2 yrs
Am i eligible for gratuity or not plz reply my answer
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Maninder,
Check with your employer whether they consider both branches under the same entity or not.
Super Multibaggers
Dear Sir,
Just one question. If an employee leaves the company after 4 years and 8 months…will he be eligible for a gratuity for 5 years…I read a judgement of Chennai High court which says that if an eployee has not completed 5 years but completed 4 years and 8 months still he will be eligible for the 5 years gratutity
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Super-Instead of commenting, please read the above post once again properly.
Madhav
How do i refer to that?
Can you provide me the details of the categories.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Madhav-First check with your employer that what type of Gratuity they are providing and then refer above post.
Dilip Thugaonkar
Do you know how the Gratuity is Calculated for LIC Agent who has worked as LIC Agent for 15 years continuously and completed the age of 60 years. If you explain it in details I will be grateful to you. (How much policies considered per year for eligible to Gratuity Calculation, how much commission is considered per year for Gratuity Calculation).
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dilip-Sorry I am not aware of their rules. Please be in touch with LIC. Because they have different rules to consider as LIC and Agents relation is not like employer and employee.
Madhav
What about the people who leave job between 4 years and 4 months and 4 years 8 months?
Is there any rule for 4 yr 6 months of work if the work is 5 days a week?
Madhav
Also, when will it be applicable from? And offical notification of any sorts?
Additionally what was 7th Pay Commission 20L all about?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Madhav-As of now, there is no such notification. Let us wait for Gazette Notification of the same.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Madhav-Refer the years of service consideration for each category (who comes under Gratuity act and who not). Without knowing those details, it is hard for me to guide blindly.
Prashant
Have completed 4 years 11 months and 22 days of continuous service.
Am I eligible for gratuity?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Prashant,
Take a pain to read above post again.
Mangilal Jain
I worked for 4 years and 8 months(which includes 32 weekly off i.e. sunday) in a private org.which is covered under payment of gratuity act will i be eligible for payment of gratuity or not
Thanks
Mangilal Jain
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Mangilal-YES.
shagufta
Dear sir
I was on probation period for 1 year and after that gratuity was deducted .I have completed 4 years 7 month in company ..Am I eligible for gratuity
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Shagufta,
NO.
Vin_1983
Hi – thanks for the very informative article. I joined a indian mnc in 2008, now in UK from 2009 onwards in the same company but not getting any salary in india.
– If i leave the company in uk, will i be eligible for gratuity and will that be based on my last salary received in india or uk?
– If i go back to india and then leave the company, will my total service length be calculated only for time spent in india or total?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Vin-Whether your current role is considered as OVERSEAS ASSIGNMENT from Indian branch? Cross check with your HR. If so, then you are eligible for gratuity.
Vaibhav
Dear Sir,
I am working a private limited company since 10 years, but my employer told me that company is not eligible for gratuity. Please help to tell reason.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Vaibhav,
Let your employer show you the rules.
RAJESH PAI
Dear Sir,
Very well explained. Sir, are State Govt employees and State Govt Autonomous bodies like Govt Medical Colleges, are the employees of these eligible for Gratuity?
Regards,
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Rajesh-Thanks. Yes, they are also eligible for Gratuity.
Sat Paul Sharma
As I understand the total amount of Gratuity that can be received from different employers is capped at Rs. 20 lakhs only. Could you provide some laid down rules or circulars in this regard? we shall be obliged. Thanks
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sat,
The combined limit is the old rule, which you can find it in Govt notifications. Currently, they just enhanced the limit.
rajeev
dear sir i have joined on 14/4/2015 and i want to resign my job by 15/3/2020 can i get gratuity…
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Rajeev,
Please take the pain to read the above post.
Sajid
Hi sir,
My company had been fired me because covid-19. I have completed 2 years 5 months in current organisation. Am I eligible for gratuity?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sajid,
NO.
Ch KESHAV
Yes, I have completed my 4 years 7 months 15 days in a private organization and now due to some silly reason they layoff my service. So, am I eligible or liable to receive the Gratuity. Please advise me.
Thanks,
Ch keshav
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Keshav,
Yes.
Basavaraj Melennavar
Hi Sir, I joined on 10th June 2015 and my last working day is 20th March 2020 with same employer, I am eligible for Gratuity.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Basavaraj,
Please read the above post again.
Kunwar Nikhil
Dear sir.
I joined a company on 3rd of November 2014.
In 2016 the company wast acquired by another and we continued in the same role.
My last working day was on 10th of feb 2020!!
The company has already mentioned that they will give gratuity. But they have mentioned that they need to wait for a cheque from the govt!.
Is this correct?.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Kunwar,
They are misguiding you. Govt will not DONATE Gratuaity but it is from your employer.