Gratuity is a lump sum payment made by an employer to an employee as a token of appreciation for their services. It is typically paid at the time of retirement or resignation. However, in Maharashtra, the government has extended this benefit to cover paternity leave as well.
As of now, there is no standalone Government Resolution (GR) specifically for "paternity leave" for private sector employees in Maharashtra. Most paternity leave provisions fall under central acts (like the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, which doesn't cover fathers) or company-specific policies. gr for paternity leave in maharashtra link