Jammu and Kashmir: The wait is not over even after retirement, Rs 5,106 crore outstanding of gratuity and GPF in J&K

Instead of peace of mind after retirement, hundreds of employees in Jammu and Kashmir are facing waiting and uncertainty. Many government employees who retired in the last two years have not yet received their gratuity and General Provident Fund (GPF) amount. Which has been disclosed by the government itself in response to a legislative question.

In a written reply to Starred Assembly Question No. 651 asked by MLA Rameshwar Singh, the J&K government has confirmed that hundreds of employees have retired in the last two years and their gratuity, GPF and other claims are still pending payment. The total outstanding liability for outstanding gratuity and GPF claims as on January 31, 2026 is Rs 1,635 crore and Rs 3,471 crore, respectively. The total is more than Rs 5,106 crore.

Bills related to Gratuity and GPF are being cleared from time to time – Government

The government said that bills related to gratuity and GPF are being cleared from time to time as per the availability of resources. But no specific time limit was given to clear the entire backlog. When asked when the outstanding liabilities would be cleared, officials replied that the clearance of bills related to gratuity and GPF of employees depends on the overall liquidity position of the government.

Retired employees depend on gratuity and GPF for survival

The revelations also highlight the financial constraints faced by the Union Territory Administration and the hardship experienced by retired employees, who are dependent on these statutory benefits for their post-retirement living. Gratuity and GPF payments are legally mandated benefits meant to provide financial security to government employees retiring after decades of public service.

The government’s acceptance that clearance depends on liquidity. Raises serious concerns about J&K’s financial health and its ability to meet its basic legal obligations towards its former employees.

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