N. MANOHARAN, ETC. versus THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND ANOTHER

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Issue for Consideration Whether the employees of Heavy Water Plant, Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, Tuticorin (“HWP”) are covered by the provisions of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Headnotes† Atomic Energy Act, 1962 – CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 – s.2(e) – Retired employees of HWP employees governed by the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 claimed higher gratuity benefits under the PG Act – Controlling Authority held that the provisions of the PG Act are attracted to the employees of HWP, and directed to pay the difference of