ANIL DEBBARMA Vs. STATE OF TRIPURA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard Mr. P. Roy Barman, learned Sr. counsel assisted by Mr. K. Nath, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. K. De, learned counsel appearing for the State-respondents and Mr. B. Shome Bhowmik, learned counsel appearing for the respondent Nos. 3 and 4.

(2.) Having gone through the petition, counter affidavits and over all consideration of submissions of learned counsels appearing for the parties that though the petitioner retired from service on 31/1/2021, but, gratuity was paid to him considering the ceiling limit of Rs.10,00,000.00. Since the ceiling limit regarding gratuity was enhanced to Rs.20,00,000.00w.e.f. 29/3/2018 by the Act 12 of 2018, it will be applicable to all the establishments of the Central Government and the State Government. As such, the respondent-Corporation i.e. the Tripura Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd. is also covered by the said amended provision of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.

(3.) In view of this, the petitioner will be entitled further sum of Rs.3,55,365.00 (Rupees three lakh fifty five thousand three hundred sixty five) only on the enhanced rate of gratuity w.e.f. 1/3/2021. As such, it is directed to the respondent-Corporation to recalculate the gratuity of the petitioner keeping in mind the calculation made by the respondents and pay the said amount within a period of three months from today along with interest @ 7% per annum for such deferred payment.