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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 4329 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 7047 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 13821 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 69374 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 342770 Views 42 comments Print


Latest News


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 3951 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 6213 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 5031 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 19914 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 11643 Views 3 comments Print


Latest Judiciary


Gratuity Deduction Can’t Be Denied for ITR–Audit Report Mismatch Without Verification

Income Tax : The Tribunal addressed disallowance arising from mismatch between ITR and tax audit report. It held that inadvertent reporting err...

April 20, 2026 2808 Views 0 comment Print

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 411 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 1236 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 2085 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 1017 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 447 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 1446 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 13080 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 7413 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 80277 Views 8 comments Print


Inputs for Actuarial Valuations under Gratuity & Leave Encashment Plan

May 24, 2023 6102 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to prepare inputs for Actuarial Valuations under Gratuity and Leave Encashment Plan in compliance with AS 15 (Revised 2005) & IndAS 19. Understand key technical points for accurate results.

Treatment of Income & Taxability of RPF, SPF and Gratuity Fund For Employee

May 9, 2023 13323 Views 0 comment Print

Article is aimed at providing knowledge about the treatment of RPF/Annuity/Gratuity in the hands of Employee and also discuss the treatment of income in the hands of approved recognized Provident Fund Trust/ Provident Fund to which PF Act, 1925 applies / approved Superannuation fund Trust/ Approved Gratuity Fund.

Nature, Objectives, Conditions & Approval of Trust Set-up for Employees Benefit

May 9, 2023 4326 Views 1 comment Print

Unlock the intricacies of setting up trusts for employee benefits. Dive into the nature, objectives, and conditions for trust approval by the Income Tax department. Comprehensive insights for seamless compliance.

State Govt Undertaking Employee cannot be treated as State Govt Employee for Gratuity & LTA Exemption

May 8, 2023 2724 Views 0 comment Print

State Government Undertaking may be considered as a State instrumentality within the definition of article 12 of Constitution of India, the same cannot be treated as Central or State Government

Taxation of EPF, Superannuation, Leave Encashment, Gratuity, NPS

May 7, 2023 29127 Views 2 comments Print

Learn about the taxation of EPF, Superannuation, Leave Encashment, Gratuity, NPS, and PPF under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Explore eligibility criteria, taxability, exemptions, and rules for withdrawal, ensuring comprehensive knowledge for better financial planning.

Treatment of Provident Funds and Gratuity in event of a CIRP

April 28, 2023 4356 Views 0 comment Print

The existing jurisprudence on the issue at hand can be analyzed from two perspectives (a). dues relating to PF and Gratuity being statutory dues of the first charge and (b). the effect of conjoint reading of Section 36 and Section 53 of IBC.

Petitioner duly entitled for 5% simple interest on delayed payment of pension and gratuity

March 17, 2023 1563 Views 0 comment Print

Patna High Court held that petitioner is duly entitled for at least 5% Simple interest on delayed payment of pension and gratuity.

Options available to Indian Private & Multinational Companies to Discharge Gratuity Liability

January 16, 2023 2790 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the requirements of Accounting and Irrevocable Gratuity Trust to Discharge Gratuity Liability for Indian Private & Multinational Companies. Payment of Gratuity Act 1972 and 5 years of continuous service explained.

Whether Gratuity can be forfeited on Dismissal of an Employee from service?

December 26, 2022 43104 Views 0 comment Print

Whether forfeiture of gratuity, under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, is automatic on dismissal from service, is issue for consideration in this case.

How Companies can comply with requirements of Payment of Gratuity Act 1972

December 15, 2022 24681 Views 3 comments Print

Discover how Indian and Multinational Companies can seamlessly comply with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, and Companies Act, 2013. From legal obligations to accounting standards, this guide navigates through the complexities, ensuring awareness for CA, CS, CMA, Auditors, HR, and Directors.

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