2026 LLR WEB 659 (DELHI HIGH COURT)
Where an establishment has branches in more than one State, the appropriate Government under Section 2(a)(1)(b) of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 is the Central Government, and authorities appointed by State Government lack inherent jurisdiction to entertain and adjudicate gratuity disputes pertaining to such establishment.

PAYMENT OF GRATUITY ACT, 1972 - Section 2(a) - Section 2(d) - Section 7(4) - Section 14 - Appropriate Government - Controlling Authority - Appellate Authority - Establishment having branches in more than one State - Inherent lack of jurisdiction - Waiver - The petitioner-company challenged the orders passed by the Controlling Authority and Appellate Authority appointed by Government of NCT of Delhi directing payment of Rs.1,55,769/- as gratuity to respondent No. 3/claimant... subscribe to read more..