2985 87, 3398 3410 of 1981, 369 410, 450 59, 3091 3092 of 1982, 60/83, 2560/83, 10778 of 1983, Appeals by Special leave from the Order of the Appellate Authority, Under the payment of Gratuity Act, Madras dated 29th May, 31st January, 27th February, of 1981, 17th, & 30th April 16th December & 20th December, 1982 in P.G.A. Nos. 24/81, 31/80,90/80,138,132, 131, 134, 139, 129, 137, 92, 133,91,136, 135, of 1980, 19 23, 25 28, 30,29,31 39 of 1981, 61, 69, 101, 98,66, 73, 50, 63, 60, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 57, 58, 59, 62, 64, 65; 67,68,74 79, 97, 668 99, 100 & 49 of 1980 2 & 6 of 1981, 458/81, 48/82 and 12 of 1981 AND Civil Appeal No. 2559 of 1984.