7. Mr. Avdesh is an employee with Ameesha Limited which is governed by the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. One day the head of the accounts department observed that Mr. Avdesh has been committing theft of large amounts from the company in the course of employment. An enquiry was made into the matter wherein he was found guilty and consequently, his services were terminated. State in this connection, whether the gratuity payable to him shall wholly or partly be forfeited. 7. Mr. Avdesh is an employee with Ameesha Limited which is governed by the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. One day the head of the accounts department observed that Mr. Avdesh has been committing theft of large amounts from the company in the course of employment. An enquiry was made into the matter wherein he was found guilty and consequently, his services were terminated. State in this connection, whether the gratuity payable to him shall wholly or partly be forfeited