(1.) All these petitions raise common questions of law and fact and were heard analogously.
(2.) The petitioners assail orders passed by the Certificate Officer, Alipore in Case No. 22/Misc/22 dtd. 1/2/2024 and 21/3/2024, Case No. 50/Misc/23 dtd. 4/3/2024 and 21/3/2024 and Case No. 22/Misc/22 dtd. 1/2/2024 and 21/3/2024 respectively in proceedings initiated under Sec. 8 of The Payment Gratuity Act, 1972.
(3.) The crux of the disputes between the parties is whether compound interest under Sec. 8 of the Act should be calculated on the gratuity amount alone or on the gratuity amount and simple interest combined together.