The Act is applicable, to factories, mines, oil fields, plantations, ports, railways, motor transport undertakings, companies, and to shops and other establishments, Employing 10 or more workmen. The Act provides for payment of gratuity at the rate of 15 days wage s for each completed year of service subject to a maximum of Rs. ten lakh. In the case of seasonal establishment, gratuity is payable at the rate of seven days wages for each season. The Act does not affect the right of an employee to receive better terms of gratuity under any award or agreement or contract with the employer. Central Government is the Appropriate Government in relation to an establishment belonging to or under the control of the Central Government or having branches in more than state or an establishment of a factory belonging to or under the control of Central Government or of a major port, oilfield railway or mine.
