2026 LLR WEB 1076 (MADRAS HIGH COURT)
An appeal against an order under the Payment of Gratuity Act can be entertained beyond the initial limitation period only within the further extended period permitted by the statute, and not thereafter.

GRATUITY - Limitation for Appeal - Condonation of Delay - Section 7(7) of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 - Employees of an establishment challenged the appellate authority's order condoning the delay in the establishment's appeal against a gratuity determination made in their favour - Held, an appeal against an order determining gratuity must be preferred within the statutorily prescribed limitation period, extendable by a further prescribed period upon the appellate authority being satisfied that sufficient cause prevented timely filing... subscribe to read more..