The Supreme Court of India has dismissed an appeal filed by a retired employee of the Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation, clarifying that the statutory bar on the payment of gratuity under Rule 69(1)(c) of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, remains in effect as long as either departmental or judicial proceedings are pending.
Gratuity Cannot Be Released While Criminal Proceedings Pending Even If Dept Inquiry Ends: Supreme Court
