An employee can apply for gratuity encashment without resigning after five years of service. If this situation arises, the employer should follow the specific procedure outlined for such cases.
Gratuity is payable upon the termination of service after five years of continuous service, as defined in the Act. Retirement is only one of the circumstances under which it is payable. Other cases include resignation, death (where the five-year service requirement is not necessary), and termination by the employer.
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