Gratuity received on resignation taxable or not ?

CA Abhishek Singh (practice) (2105 Points)

19 July 2014  

Hello everyone,

one of my client received gratuity from two former employers in fy 13-14 rs.400000/- on resignation.

He resigned from the job and started his own business. whether gratuity is taxable or exempt ? waiting for the views of the experts.