Am I Eligible for a 6-Month Bonus as a Government Employee? Let's Discuss!

Hi, I have been working in the government department since 08/10/2016. According to the bonus order, a minimum of 6 months is compulsory by 31.3.2017. It is also mentioned that it will be rounded off to the nearest number of months and calculated on a pro-rata basis. To be eligible for this benefit, a minimum of 6 months is compulsory. Am I eligible to receive a 6-month bonus?

Hello, I am working with a public company governed by AMC (local government body), and we have hired staff on a contract for 3 years fixed. Is a bonus applicable to those contract staff? They are on a fixed pay of 40,000, and so we deduct only professional tax. Please reply.

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As per the Bonus Act of 1965, in which month should the bonus amount be released to employees' accounts? Is there a fixed date for the release of the amount? Kindly provide a response from a senior. Thank you.