I joined an U.P.Technical University affiliated engineering college on 19.1.2004 as Second Division Assistant(SDA) on Contractual basis for one year. I was put on pay-scale from 26.6.2005 (with probation of two years).
I resigned from job with effect from 15.02.2011. Hence I have been working for the same institution from 19.1.2004 till 15.2.2011 - this period includes one year on contractual basis. Besides I have taken Leave Without Pay during maternity for approx. 1.6 years - the same is sanctioned leave and I was on records during the period.
Now the instution administration is refusing to pay my Gratuity saying that I'm not eligible for the same. I want to enquire whether Leave Without Pay (sanctioned leave) is considered as 'Continuity of Service" and whether the One year Contractual Period is also considered alongwith the same - i.e. continuity of service or not?
Thanks.
Anita Vaswani
Mobile No. 9818 355382
Email : anitavaswani1968@yahoo.co.in