There was no amendment to the Gratuity Act in the year 2012. The last amendment occurred in 2010, which increased the maximum amount of gratuity payable to an employee from 350,000 to 1,000,000.
Understanding "Continuous Service"
It appears that you have a query regarding the term "Continuous service." To understand this term, you should refer to section 2A. Additionally, you can explore various posts on this topic on citeHr. It is advisable to conduct your own research before posting a query.
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