204 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-8521-2023 Date of Decision: 12.05.2025 THE MANAGING DIRECTOR PUNJAB STATE CO-OPERATIVE SUPPLY AND MARKETING FEDERATION LIMITED ... PETITIONER VS. SITA RAM AND OTHERS .. RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI Present: Mr. Rakesh Roy, Advocate and Ms. Priya Jarial, Advocate for Mr. Abhilaksh Gaind, Advocate for the petitioner. None for the respondents. **** HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI , J.(ORAL) Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that though, the direction has been given by the authority envisaged under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 (for short '1972 Act') for the grant of gratuity in favour of the respondent-workman but, the gratuity already paid at the time of the retirement of the respondent-workman, has not been directed to be adjusted. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the amount of gratuity already paid, should be adjusted. 2. No one has appeared on behalf of the respondent(s),despite service. 3. Keeping in view the totality of circumstances, as the only modification sought is that the amount which was paid to the respondent(s)- workman at the time of retirement as gratuity, has not been adjusted and, in case, the factum of the payment of the gratuity under the rules governed by SMRITI 2025.05.14 16:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-8521-2023 -2- service conditions is conceded by the respondent(s)-workman any such amount paid, will be adjusted while complying with the impugned orders passed by the authority envisaged under the 1972 Act. 4. Disposed of accordingly. 5. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI) 12.05.2025 JUDGE smriti Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No SMRITI 2025.05.14 16:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment