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    Question

    What, as per Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 is the

    maximum imprisonment term for the purpose of non-payment of any gratuity payable under this act ?
    A 1 year Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 year Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 year Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5 year Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Proviso to Section 9 of Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972- Provided that where the offence relates to non-payment of any gratuity payable under this Act, the employer shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to two years unless the court trying the offence, for reasons to be recorded by it in writing, is of opinion that a lesser term of imprisonment or the imposition of a fine would meet the ends of justice  

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