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Payment of Gratuity Act 1972

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Gratuity Law Under New Labour Code: Analysis of Social Security Code, 2020

Corporate Law : The Social Security Code, 2020 extends gratuity benefits to fixed-term and gig workers, standardizes wage definitions, and mandate...

December 21, 2025 3858 Views 0 comment Print

Taxability of Gratuities Received By An Employee

Income Tax : Explains how gratuity exemptions differ for government, private, and Gratuity Act–covered employees. Key takeaway: exemption is ...

December 11, 2025 6486 Views 0 comment Print

Taxability of Retirement Benefits in India

Income Tax : Learn about the tax treatment of key retirement benefits in India, including gratuity, pension, leave encashment, provident fund, ...

November 8, 2025 13530 Views 1 comment Print

Salary Income – Answer to Common issues

Income Tax : Detailed summary on salary, allowances, perquisites, pension, gratuity, HRA, standard deduction, and related tax exemptions under ...

November 3, 2025 69152 Views 21 comments Print

Tax Treatment of Income from Salary in Brief

Income Tax : This guide breaks down the complete taxation of salary income in India—covering allowances, perquisites, retirement benefits, an...

October 18, 2025 342452 Views 42 comments Print


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No plan to increase Gratuity payment from 15 days salary to 30 days

Corporate Law : Whether Government is considering to increase the Gratuity payment from 15 days’ salary for each completed year to 30 days’ sa...

March 30, 2022 3942 Views 0 comment Print

Enhancement of Gratuity Limit with effect from 29/03/2018

Corporate Law : The Government has issued Notification the same day wherein gratuity limit has been increased from Rs.10 lakhs to Rs.20 lakhs un...

April 6, 2018 6189 Views 2 comments Print

Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Act, 2018 brought in force on 29th March, 2018

Corporate Law : Decision:The Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2018 has been passed by Lok Sabha on 15th March, 2018 and by the Rajya Sabha on...

March 30, 2018 5001 Views 5 comments Print

Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2018 passed by Parliament

Corporate Law : The Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2018 has been passed by parliament today. The bill ensures harmony amongst employees in ...

March 22, 2018 19896 Views 7 comments Print

Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017 introduced in Lok Sabha

Corporate Law : Clause 3 of the Bill seeks to amend the provision relating to calculation of continuous service for the purpose of gratuity in cas...

December 19, 2017 11613 Views 3 comments Print


Latest Judiciary


Mumbai ITAT Allows Gratuity, Performance Incentives & Foreign Tax Credit

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai dismissed revenue's appeal against Thirumalai Chemicals, allowing gratuity, bad debts, and other expenses while also a...

August 14, 2025 393 Views 0 comment Print

Gratuity Forfeiture: Conviction Not Needed for Moral Turpitude -SC

Corporate Law : SC rules criminal conviction not needed for gratuity forfeiture if misconduct involves moral turpitude. Upholds forfeiture in frau...

February 23, 2025 1191 Views 0 comment Print

If workmen engaged through multiple contractors, contract labour would be employees of principal employer for purpose of gratuity

Corporate Law : Some workmen had continued with IIT-Bombay through multiple contractors, therefore, for the limited purpose of payment of gratuity...

October 21, 2024 2055 Views 0 comment Print

No penalty for higher gratuity exemption claim due to misunderstanding of law

Income Tax : ITAT Nagpur quashed the penalty on Ravindra Kharche, finding no misreporting of income due to bona fide claims regarding gratuity ...

October 6, 2024 960 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Criticizes AO for Hasty 200% Penalty Imposition without application of Mind

Income Tax : Analysis of ITAT Pune's criticism of the Assessing Officer's hasty penalty imposition at a 200% rate without proper application of...

March 19, 2024 1026 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


No Gratuity Cap under NPS for Civil Re-Employment After Military Service

Corporate Law : The government clarified that gratuity for civil service after re-employment will not be restricted by gratuity already received f...

December 26, 2025 369 Views 0 comment Print

No Gratuity Payable on Resignation Under NPS Rules Except in Specific Cases: DoPPW

Corporate Law : DoPPW clarifies that gratuity under CCS (Payment of Gratuity under NPS) Rules, 2021 is payable only upon retirement/absorption, no...

October 24, 2025 1320 Views 0 comment Print

Gratuity Limit Enhancement: Govt. Increases to Rs 25 Lakh

Corporate Law : Government of India enhances maximum limit of gratuity for Central Government employees to Rs 25 Lakh, implementing Seventh CPC re...

May 30, 2024 12939 Views 1 comment Print

Karnataka Compulsory Gratuity Insurance Rules, 2024

Corporate Law : Explore the Karnataka Compulsory Gratuity Insurance Rules 2024 introduced by the Government of Karnataka. Learn about coverage, co...

January 10, 2024 7332 Views 1 comment Print

Gratuity exemption u/s Section 10(10)(iii) raised to ₹ 20 lakhs

Income Tax : Govt increases Gratuity exemption limit u/s Section 10(10)(iii)  to ₹ 20 lakhs from existing Rs. 10 Lakh vide Notification No. ...

March 8, 2019 80145 Views 8 comments Print


Latest Posts in Payment of Gratuity Act 1972

No Gratuity Cap under NPS for Civil Re-Employment After Military Service

December 26, 2025 369 Views 0 comment Print

The government clarified that gratuity for civil service after re-employment will not be restricted by gratuity already received for military service. The key takeaway is full eligibility for civil gratuity under NPS rules.

Gratuity Law Under New Labour Code: Analysis of Social Security Code, 2020

December 21, 2025 3858 Views 0 comment Print

The Social Security Code, 2020 extends gratuity benefits to fixed-term and gig workers, standardizes wage definitions, and mandates timely payments, enhancing employee financial security.

Taxability of Gratuities Received By An Employee

December 11, 2025 6486 Views 0 comment Print

Explains how gratuity exemptions differ for government, private, and Gratuity Act–covered employees. Key takeaway: exemption is capped at ₹20 lakh, and excess becomes taxable.

Taxability of Retirement Benefits in India

November 8, 2025 13530 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about the tax treatment of key retirement benefits in India, including gratuity, pension, leave encashment, provident fund, NPS, voluntary retirement, and retrenchment compensation under the Income-tax Act.

Salary Income – Answer to Common issues

November 3, 2025 69152 Views 21 comments Print

Detailed summary on salary, allowances, perquisites, pension, gratuity, HRA, standard deduction, and related tax exemptions under the Income-tax Act with reference to key provisions and CBDT notifications.

No Gratuity Payable on Resignation Under NPS Rules Except in Specific Cases: DoPPW

October 24, 2025 1320 Views 0 comment Print

DoPPW clarifies that gratuity under CCS (Payment of Gratuity under NPS) Rules, 2021 is payable only upon retirement/absorption, not standard resignation, which forfeits past service.

Tax Treatment of Income from Salary in Brief

October 18, 2025 342452 Views 42 comments Print

This guide breaks down the complete taxation of salary income in India—covering allowances, perquisites, retirement benefits, and exemptions available to salaried taxpayers.

Mumbai ITAT Allows Gratuity, Performance Incentives & Foreign Tax Credit

August 14, 2025 393 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai dismissed revenue’s appeal against Thirumalai Chemicals, allowing gratuity, bad debts, and other expenses while also allowing the assessee’s cross-objection.

Gratuity Trust Management: Administration & Compliance

May 29, 2025 1605 Views 1 comment Print

Efficient gratuity trust management involves record-keeping, claim settlement, investment tracking, regular trustee meetings, legal compliance, and annual audits.

Gratuity Forfeiture: Conviction Not Needed for Moral Turpitude -SC

February 23, 2025 1191 Views 0 comment Print

SC rules criminal conviction not needed for gratuity forfeiture if misconduct involves moral turpitude. Upholds forfeiture in fraud cases.

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