Is a Long-term Employee Fired for Freelancing Still Eligible for Gratuity?

Dear Seniors, We have decided to terminate an employee because he was working as a freelancer for our existing client from our office while being an employee of our organization. He has breached his duties and responsibilities mentioned in the appointment letter. He is an old employee who has been working with us for more than 7 years. I would like to know if he is eligible for Gratuity. Kindly advise.

Regards,
Glenn

Forfeiting Gratuity: Challenges and Considerations

Forfeiting gratuity is not an easy thing. It is very difficult to prove before the controlling authority of gratuity rather than paying him gratuity or settling the case outside labor authorities.