N. Manoharan v. Administrative Officer

Supreme Court of IndiaSupreme Court of India, 2026, February judgment reference 137

Bench: Pankaj Mithal; S

The Supreme Court (February 11) held that the retired employees of the Heavy Water Plant (HWP), Tuticorin, functioning under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), are not entitled to gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 (PG Act), as they are Central Government servants governed by the Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1972.