2026 LLR WEB 1051 (CHHATTISGARH HIGH COURT)
Appellate authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act has no power to condone delay beyond the outer limit of 120 days.

PAYMENT OF GRATUITY - Limitation for appeal - Condonation of delay - Outer limit - Special law vs. general law - Forfeiture of gratuity - Section 7(7), Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 - Section 29(2), Limitation Act, 1963 - The respondent, compulsorily retired after disciplinary proceedings, succeeded before the Controlling Authority in a claim for gratuity despite the employer's forfeiture notice - The employer's appeal against that order was filed 20 months late and was dismissed by the Appellate Authority solely on the ground of delay... subscribe to read more..