I worked at a deemed university under the UGC act. After resigning, my employer refused to pay out my accumulated leave. Is this legal? Can I pursue legal action to get my earned leave encashment? I joined the university at 59 and left at 65. Am I eligible for gratuity?

Under Indian law, deemed universities are obligated to pay accumulated leave encashment upon resignation. You are likely entitled to this payment. As for gratuity, you are eligible if you have completed at least five years of service, regardless of your age at the time of joining. You can pursue legal action to recover these benefits if your employer refuses to pay.