Dear All;
That is the difference between HR and NON-HR. Laws are beneficiary which means if there is any ambiguity it has to be interpreted in favour of employee. Going by letter of law means retirement on 14-June. But over the years, are these the relations between the teacher and school? Is there no bondage over and above employment? If not, then I will say the school management failed in maintaining relations, and furthermore, are these the qualities of life the school inculcated in students? Can it be called a good school?
As for losing gratuity for that year - please understand that the teacher probably did not join on 1st January and as such the days of the first year of employment have to be considered and then the teacher will be entitled for gratuity.
Furthermore, the shool is closed means the teacher is on duty till 14th June. Teacher should get all benefits till 14 June. From 15th June, teacher will not remember the school for rest of life.
As a corollary consider those who talk good of there previous employer. In their case their employer must have treated them over and above employment rules. Such employees are prepared to help employer in any way, going out of way.
Consider where you would like to land.
Vibhakar Ramtirthkar