IREC Rule No.1006: Gratuity In Case Of Death Of Railway Servant
1006. Gratuity on Death Or Permanently Incapacitated Railway Servants:-
If a railway servant dies in service, his widow or widows and/or dependent children shall be granted gratuity under Rule 1003(b) as if he had on that day been permanently incapacitated as follows;
| Period Of Service | Gratuity Payable | |
|
a |
After completion of 1 year’s service but before completion of 3 years’ service | 1 month’s pay |
|
b |
After completion of 3 year’s service but before completion of 5 year’s service | 3 month’s Pay |
|
c |
After completion of 5 year’s service | Half a month’s pay for each completed year of service subject to a minimum of 12 months’ pay |
If he dies after discharge or retirement before receiving gratuity under Rule 1003, the amount admissible will be payable to his widow or widows and / or dependent children. If a female railway servant dies before receiving gratuity, the amount admissible may be paid to the dependent children whether their father is earning or not.