Whenever an employee renders the service of 4 years and 240 days in the employment, he is entitled to get Gratuity from his employer, as per the verdict of Madras High Court in the land mark judgment of the case Mettur Beardsell Vs RLC, Madras and two others. In your case you have rendered the continuous service of 4 years and 9 months which would definitely satisfy the requirement of the said Judgment. Therefore, in my view, you are entitled to get gratuity payment from your employer. Try to make an appeal politely by referring this judgment for gratuity payment. In the case of failure, you may think of filing a petition before the Asst. Commissioner of Labour (who is the controlling authority under the P.G Act) of the Jurisdiction of your employer for seeking remedy. Regards,