An Overview of Procedural Norms The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 read with the Payment of Gratuity (Central) Rules, 1972 provides for a complex procedure when it comes to application for and processing of gratuity payments. Procedural norms under Section-4 of the Act stipulate that gratuity shall be paid to an employee on the termination of his employment after he has rendered continuous service for not less than five years. Section 2A of the Act…