Is the Gratuity Act Applicable to Teachers? Seeking Clarity on Its Start Date

Hello Friends,

Can anybody provide me with information on whether the Gratuity Act is applicable to teachers? If yes, could you also specify from which date it is applicable?

Regards,
Nehal

Recently, the act was amended in the parliament, and the benefit was extended to teachers. Hence, "teacher" also comes under the definition of workmen and qualifies for the Gratuity Act.

To my understanding, no such amendment has taken place, but only a bill has been presented. Therefore, teachers still remain out of the coverage of the Payment of Gratuity Act. If Murugavelu has any notification apart from the proposal, please post it; all of us will benefit from it.

Regards, Madhu.T.K

A copy of the notification is attached.

Thanks,
SK

The amendment has already been notified. A copy is attached. A teacher is now covered under the Gratuity Act w.e.f 3rd April 1997, as per the notification. Please study the notification.

Regards, SK

A teacher is now covered under the Gratuity Act

Dear SK,

I have read the attached documents, and I noticed that the word "Teachers" is not included.

Regards,
Arihant

Comparison with Earlier Definition

You may compare the earlier definition with this. Previously, the definition was for specific categories, i.e., clerical, managerial, etc., of employees, and teachers were not covered in those categories. That is why a judgment went against the teachers. Now, the categories have been removed, and all categories of employees, except apprentices, are covered by the Gratuity Act. You may go through the Amendment Bill passed by the Parliament, which clearly mentions that the objective of the amendment is to cover teachers under the Gratuity Act, keeping in view the judgment of the Supreme Court of India.

Accountants, Managers (HR), and Clerks are not mentioned in this amendment. It does not mean that these are not covered.

Moreover, the amendment comes into force with effect from 03.04.1997, the date from which educational institutions were covered under the Gratuity Act. A copy of the Bill passed in the Parliament is attached.

Regards,

SK