Gratuity in case of leaving an rejoining an organisation

I joined an organisation in 1998, left it in the middle and rejoined the same organisation in 2004 for the convinence of organisation.
Gratuity Act is applicable for the organisation.
Would I be eligible for Gratuity from 1998 or from 2004?
24th May 2013 From India, Chennai

Dear Please mention the complete fact. When you left and When you joined(complete dates ) Regards Puran Dangwal
15th June 2013 From India, New Delhi

Sir
Im worked for 15 years in mumbai for a pvt ltd company.
During co.working iam also done freelance insurance agency.And several non life policies of mycompany have punched under my agency code and earned commsiion.
I have resigned in 2011, After resignation this has come to mangaement notice and adjusted for my dues like PF,Gratutiy,Leave salary,my performance bonus/commission etc.At this stage how i have proceed and claim PF(Daughter marriage) and other employment benefits. Now i am 55 am elgible for pf pension.
Ravi shankar
2nd July 2013 From India, Bangalore

Dear client,
What was the date of your first resignation before 2004. You can get gratuity for that period only. Thereafter you have joined in 2004 shall be calculated with another period of time. For more detail you may request to rabkenam at gmail
4th July 2013 From India, New Delhi

Hello members,
One of my friend is working in an Indian Company since 5+ Yrs....
Company is around 8 Years Old and it's a Pvt. Ltd. company. my friend contacted Finance/HR team but they replied that there is no Gratuity policy in the company.... he got all the document at the time of joining and has been receiving increment letters salary slips form 16 etc on regular basis Kindly advise in this case
Thank You
ZaKMac.
24th August 2013 From India, Bangalore