Under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 where the services of an employee have been terminated for any act which constitutes an offence involving moral turpitude, provided that such offence is committed by him in the cou

CS Executive · Industrial, Labour & General Laws · PYQS · December 2014
Under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 where the services of an employee have been terminated for any act which constitutes an offence involving moral turpitude, provided that such offence is committed by him in the course of his employment, the gratuity payable to the employee may be __________.
(A) Only partially forfeited
(B) Wholly or partially forfeited
(C) Only wholly forfeited
(D) Withheld and distributed to other employees.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Correct answer: (B) Wholly or partially forfeited. This answer applies to the historical law and assessment-year context of this December 2014 paper; later amendments may differ.

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