Deductions from wages for earned leave as well as the recovery of losses caused by the employee are permissible even after retirement. The obligation on the employer to pay gratuity does not depend on application to be submitted by the employee. Panel Counsel of the establishment cannot participate as an external member in the IC proceedings under the PoSH Act. The CGIT can pass ex-parte ad interim orders restraining the EPFO from recovering dues calculated under section 7A of the EPF Act subject to deposit of some amount by the establishment. Delay in raising industrial dispute cannot be condoned merely because the advocate of workman was negligent. Plea of loss of confidence can only be taken when the workman was holding a position of trust which was abused and continuing him in service would be detrimental to the security of the establishment. Real employer behind facade of partnership cannot evade liability for award where evidence shows control and ownership remained with same entity. Non-deposit of the full gratuity amount within the statutory period rendered appeal not maintainable. No forfeiture of gratuity on a mere accusation of abandonment of services. No amount can be recovered from an employee's terminal dues without providing opportunity. Limitation Act does not apply to proceedings under Section 33C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Where a bona fide loss of confidence is established, the order of removal is not open to challenge. Reinstatement would not be desirable in case of strained relations between the management and the workman.