Am I Eligible for Gratuity After 14 Years on Short Contracts with Breaks?

I worked for 14 years. I am on an 11-month contract between two contract organizations with one or two days of break, but I completed duty for more than 240 days a year. I am age-based retired from the department. Am I eligible for gratuity?

Yes, you can and should claim gratuity. Any contract for 11 months with artificial breaks of two or three days will not make the service interruptive. You are eligible for gratuity.

Organization non-payment of gratuity

What is the process for receiving gratuity as per the law or through an online portal? I have lodged a complaint on the Shramadhana portal for gratuity, but my complaint has been transferred to the Labour Commissioner of Gujarat. However, I have not received any information. Kindly suggest the proper process.

Upon reviewing the email sent by the ALC (Central), it is understood that you filed the complaint not to claim gratuity but for the termination of employment. This issue falls under the jurisdiction of the State labor authorities rather than the Central Labor Commissioner, hence the transfer of the complaint file to the State. You are advised to contact the relevant officer or submit a new complaint regarding the termination and/or recovery of gratuity to the officer in charge at the state level.