At a glance
Check coverage, service, the reason and date of separation and the statutory wage definition. A single old formula may miss the labour-code transition.
General legal-awareness information for Jammu & Kashmir. Applicability, forum and any time limit depend on the governing law and the complete facts. Prepared 2026-10-24.
Law and context
Section 53 of the Social Security Code addresses gratuity in its framework, with conditions and exceptions. The Labour Ministry’s March 2026 clarification addresses calculation following implementation of the codes and the revised wages definition.
Practical next step
Prepare appointment and service records, last-drawn wage components, separation papers and any calculation supplied. Identify fixed-term, death or disability facts where relevant for specific assessment.
Important qualifications
This guide does not calculate gratuity or decide eligibility. Current rules, notifications and the actual employment category must be checked.
Document checklist
- Service chronology
- Wage components
- Separation record
- Employer's calculation and correspondence
Sources
- The Code on Social Security, 2020 — 53
- Ministry of Labour — additional labour-code FAQs, 16 March 2026 — gratuity
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