I am working in a psu. I was initially appointed in November 1984 on contract basis for one year, then got extended on expiry of each term without giving any break . This continued till August 1990 where i was absorbed in the regular cadre of the psu before the expiry of my contract (the contract was to expire on August 1990, but i was regularized on 1st august 1990) . Now i am about to retire and P&A of this psu says that i will not get gratuity for my contract period ie from November 1984 to August 1990 although i have been in continuous service with this psu for more than 5 years without any break. The P&A of this Psu say that as per the gratuity scheme/rule this psu contract employees are not eligible for gratuity. Moreover gratuity is not mentioned in the original contract appointment letter.
Kindly let me know whether a psu can have its own gratuity rule. Is it mandatory for a psu to follow the gratuity act 1972 and its subsequent amendments. I was serving as a contract employee not as an apprentice and for this reason the P&A of this psu should count my gratuity from my initial contractual employment. Kindly let me know your valuable advice and suggestions. Thank you
Kindly let me know whether a psu can have its own gratuity rule. Is it mandatory for a psu to follow the gratuity act 1972 and its subsequent amendments. I was serving as a contract employee not as an apprentice and for this reason the P&A of this psu should count my gratuity from my initial contractual employment. Kindly let me know your valuable advice and suggestions. Thank you