An act to provide for a scheme for the payment of gratuity to employees engaged in factories, mines,oilfields, ports, plantations, shops or other establishments and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Gratuity is paid when an employee reaches Superannuation, Retires, or Resigns after completion of 5 years of continuous service. In case of death of an employee or disablemen due to accident or illness, continuous service of 5 years is not necessary to consider for gratuity payment.