Withholding Gratuity Of Retired Class III Employee Without Any Pre-Retirement Inquiry Deemed Illegal: Chhattisgarh HC

The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that withholding gratuity for a retired Class III employee without a pre-retirement inquiry is illegal. The case involved a dispute over the non-payment of gratuity to a retired employee. The court held that withholding gratuity without conducting an inquiry during the employee’s service period violated labor laws. The ruling ensures that employees are entitled to their full benefits unless due process is followed.