TaxTMI 
TaxTMI 
Dear Sir
Please Clarify, In case of Death What is the Liability of Gratuity before completing service of 5 Years.
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Lokesh Kumar
Gratuity in Case of Death
31 May 2014 
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Gratuity entitlement on death requires employer payment even if five-year continuous service is not completed under law.
Gratuity entitlement arises on completion of service or on the employee's death, with the death event triggering payment irrespective of whether the employee completed five years' continuous service, obliging the employer to pay the gratuity amount even when the statutory five-year service threshold has not been met. (AI Summary)
Gratuity entitlement arises on completion of service or on the employee's death, with the death event triggering payment irrespective of whether the employee completed five years' continuous service, obliging the employer to pay the gratuity amount even when the statutory five-year service threshold has not been met. (AI Summary)