Mandatory Quantification of Loss and Notice Requirements for Forfeiture of Gratuity Under Section 4(6)

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Case: THE JALGAON DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED THR ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR v. DINESH MOHANLAL CHANDANKAR
Court: Bombay High Court
Date: 07-07-2026
Law: Payment of Gratuity Act, Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, Constitution of India.

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Highlights of the Judgment:

• Interpretation of Section 4(6)(a) regarding the forfeiture of gratuity due to wilful omission or negligence.
• Mandatory requirement of a separate show-cause notice before the employer exercises the power of forfeiture.
• The necessity of quantifying actual financial loss to justify withholding statutory terminal benefits.
• Analysis of concurrent jurisdiction between the Labour Court and the Controlling Authority under special enactments.
• Application of the principles of natural justice in administrative actions affecting an employee's right to gratuity.
• Judicial clarification on the maintainability of independent proceedings emanating from a single termination order.