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Gratuity calculation disputed — RTI for basis

File RTI to **PAO/Employer**. Ask basis of gratuity, qualifying service, last-pay calculation, ceiling applied. - Basis of gratuity. - Qualifying service.

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 +====== Gratuity calculation disputed — RTI for basis ======
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 +<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** File RTI to **PAO/Employer**. Ask basis of gratuity, qualifying service, last-pay calculation, ceiling applied.</WRAP>
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 +<WRAP collapse>
 +===== Legal framework =====
 +  * **Payment of Gratuity Act 1972** — private sector.
 +  * **CCS (Pension) Rules 2021** — govt.
 +  * **UoI v. SPS Vains (2008)** — framework.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== 5 questions to ask =====
 +  - Basis of gratuity.
 +  - Qualifying service.
 +  - Last-pay.
 +  - Ceiling applied (Rs. 20L/25L).
 +  - Deductions (if any).
 +
 +===== Template =====
 +<code>
 +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.
 +</code>
 +
 +===== Common mistakes =====
 +  * Not citing **Gratuity Act vs CCS** applicability.
 +  * Skipping **ceiling revision** ask (Rs. 20L → Rs. 25L in 2024).
 +
 +===== Case law anchors =====
 +  * **Beed District Central Cooperative Bank v. State of Maharashtra (SC 2006)** — applicability.
 +  * **UoI v. SPS Vains (2008)** — framework.
 +
 +===== Pro tips =====
 +  * Pair with **CAT/Labour Court**.
 +  * Cross-check **Form K calculation**.
 +
 +===== FAQ =====
 +  * **Q: Service gap — counted?** Specific rules under both Acts.
 +  * **Q: Gratuity withheld pending dues?** RTI for **offset framework**.
 +
 +===== Related reading =====
 +  * [[:rti-for-pension-fixation|Pension fixation RTI]]
 +  * [[:rti-for-pension-delay|Pension delay RTI]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +  - Payment of Gratuity Act 1972. CCS (Pension) Rules 2021. SPS Vains (2008).
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>rti for gratuity calculation citizen-rti rti-template}}