Sarjooram Sharma (Assistant Labour commissioner) 26 May 2010
V. VASUDEVAN (LEGAL COUNSEL) 29 May 2010
Thanx sir, can get this judgement/citation!
vasudevan
Sudarshan Nair (Computer Engineer) 08 June 2010
Hi All,
I am a software engineer in a MNC Bangalore. I've completed my 4 years & 6 months of employment.
Will I be eligible for Gratuity? Is it mandatory to complete 5 years?
Sudarshan
SHARAD CHANDRA DANEJ (Asstt. Manager) 09 June 2010
Dear Sudarshan
Yes, I think its mandatory to complete 5 years service in a co. to be eligible for gratuity as per existing provisions of the act.
S C DANEJ
Azeemuddin (Project Manager) 11 October 2010
I am also in a similar situation. I worked for an employer for 4 years and 8 months and 3 days. They say you need to complete 5 calendar years. Gratuity act section 2 states more than 6 months continuous service is considered as 1 year. Madras High court also has passed a ruling in one case. I would like to know if the Madras High court ruling can be cited as a precedence to put forth a claim for gratuity.
https://www.caclubindia.com/forum/files/33_madras_hc_on_gratuity_4_5_yrs.pdf
Pramod Harkisondas Divecha (private) 19 October 2010
"More than six months to be considered 1 year" is applicable to the calculation part once the eligibility of 5 years is established. Therefore, with 4 years,8 minths and 3 days continous service one does not become eligible to receive gratuity.