THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.26275 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner worked with the 1st respondent as Pump Operator and has retired from service. He received communication from the 1st respondent to the effect that he attained the age of superannuation and retired from service in the year 2009 itself. The grievance of the petitioner is about non-payment of gratuity. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the respondents. The question as to whether the petitioner is entitled to be paid gratuity and if so, the quantum thereof can be examined by the authority constituted under the Payment of Gratuity Act. If it is held that the employer did not pay the gratuity to the petitioner, though he was otherwise entitled to, penalty can also be imposed. This Court cannot undertake the exercise of verification of the case of the petitioner as to his entitlement to receive the gratuity. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of leaving it open to the petitioner to pursue remedies before the Authority concerned under the Payment of Gratuity Act. There shall be no order as to costs. ___________ 17-08-2011 Prv