Gratuity calculation disputed — RTI for basis

1. Basis of gratuity.
2. Qualifying service.
3. Last-pay.
4. Ceiling applied (Rs. 20L/25L).
5. Deductions (if any).

To: The Public Information Officer, Pay & Accounts Office / Employer
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Gratuity calculation

My gratuity fixation under PPO No. [..] — please furnish (1) basis, (2) service, (3) last-pay, (4) ceiling, (5) deductions.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

• Not citing Gratuity Act vs CCS applicability.
• Skipping ceiling revision ask (Rs. 20L → Rs. 25L in 2024).

• Beed District Central Cooperative Bank v. State of Maharashtra (SC 2006) — applicability.
• UoI v. SPS Vains (2008) — framework.

• Pair with CAT/Labour Court.
• Cross-check Form K calculation.

• Q: Service gap — counted? Specific rules under both Acts.
• Q: Gratuity withheld pending dues? RTI for offset framework.

• Pension fixation RTI
• Pension delay RTI

1. Payment of Gratuity Act 1972. CCS (Pension) Rules 2021. SPS Vains (2008).

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.