Can I Ask for a Bonus from My Old Job Years After Leaving? Seeking Advice!

mahesh.kadakol
Hi, I left the organization (service-based software company) in May 2011, and my basic salary was less than 5k. So, may I ask them for a bonus now?
anant_bhsl@citehr.com
Dear Mahesh,

I hereby inform you that your basic salary is less than 10K. So, as per the Bonus Act of 1965, you are eligible for a bonus.

Regards,
Anant Bhosle
saiconsult
In order to be eligible for a bonus under the Bonus Act, your basic pay plus DA shall not exceed Rs. 10,000 per month.

Regards,
B. Saikumar
Navi Mumbai
mahesh.kadakol
Thanks to all for the replies. Could you please tell me how the company will declare the bonus? Some companies are not giving bonuses. Is it mandatory, or does it depend on company policies?
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