Code on Social Security — section, rule, form and status concordance
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Section–Rule–Form concordance
| Section | Heading | Chapter | Rules | Forms | Commencement status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Short title, extent, commencement and application | PRELIMINARY | 3 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 2 | Definitions | PRELIMINARY | 2;4 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 3 | Registration and cancellation of an establishment | PRELIMINARY | 5 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 4 | Constitution of Board of Trustees of Employees’ Provident Fund | SOCIAL SECURITY ORGANISATIONS | 6;7;11;12 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 5 | Constitution of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation | SOCIAL SECURITY ORGANISATIONS | 8;11;12 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 6 | National Social Security Board and State Unorganised Workers’ Board | SOCIAL SECURITY ORGANISATIONS | 9;10;11;12 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 7 | Constitution of State Building Workers’ Welfare Boards | SOCIAL SECURITY ORGANISATIONS | 10;11;12 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 8 | Disqualification and removal of a member of any Social Security Organisation | SOCIAL SECURITY ORGANISATIONS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 9 | Procedure for transaction of business of Social Security Organisation, etc. | SOCIAL SECURITY ORGANISATIONS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 10 | Executive Heads of Central Board and Corporation | SOCIAL SECURITY ORGANISATIONS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 11 | Supersession of Corporation, Central Board, National Social Security Board or State Unorganised Workers’ Board or the Building Workers’ Welfare Board | SOCIAL SECURITY ORGANISATIONS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 12 | State Board, Regional Boards, local committees, etc. | SOCIAL SECURITY ORGANISATIONS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 13 | Entrustment of additional functions to Social Security Organisations | SOCIAL SECURITY ORGANISATIONS | 10 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 14 | Appointment of officers of Central Board | EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 15 | Schemes | EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND | — | — | Partly commenced 21 November 2025: section 15(1) and 15(2); verify remaining sub-sections and operative schemes. |
| 16 | Funds | EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND | 6 | — | Partly commenced 21 November 2025: section 16(1)(c); verify other clauses and scheme notifications. |
| 17 | Contribution in respect of employees and contractors | EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 18 | Fund to be recognised under Act 43 of 1961 | EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 19 | Priority of payment of contributions over other debts | EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 20 | Chapter not to apply to certain establishments | EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 21 | Authorising certain employers to maintain provident fund accounts | EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 22 | Transfer of accounts | EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 23 | Appeal to Tribunal | EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND | 13 | I;II | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 24 | Principal Officers and other staff | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 14 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 25 | Employees’ State Insurance Fund | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 15 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 26 | Purposes for which Employees’ State Insurance Fund may be expended | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 16 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 27 | Holding of property, etc. | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 15;17 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 28 | All employees to be insured | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 18 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 29 | Contributions | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 19 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 30 | Administrative expenses | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 16;20 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 31 | Provisions as to payment of contributions by employer, etc. | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 32 | Benefits | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 21;22 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 33 | Corporation’s power to promote measures for health, etc., of Insured Persons | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 34 | Presumption as to accident arising in course of employment | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 35 | Accidents happening while acting in breach of law, etc. | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 36 | Occupational disease | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 37 | References to medical board | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 23;24 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 38 | Dependants’ benefit | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 39 | Medical benefit | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 25 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 40 | Provision of medical treatment by State Government or by Corporation | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 25;26 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 41 | General provisions as to benefits | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 42 | Corporation’s rights when an employer fails to register, etc. | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 43 | Liability of owner or occupier of factories, etc., for excessive sickness benefit | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 44 | Scheme for other beneficiaries | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 28 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 45 | Scheme for unorganised workers, gig workers and platform workers | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 28 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 46 | Exemption of factories or other establishments belonging to Government or any local authority | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 47 | Contributions, etc., due to Corporation to have priority over other debts | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 48 | Constitution of Employees’ Insurance Court | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 24;29 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 49 | Matters to be decided by Employees’ Insurance Court | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 24;29 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 50 | Powers of Employees’ Insurance Court | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 29 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 51 | Proceedings of Employees’ Insurance Courts | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 29 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 52 | Appeal to High Court | EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 29 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 53 | Payment of gratuity | GRATUITY | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 54 | Continuous service | GRATUITY | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 55 | Nomination | GRATUITY | 31;32 | III | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 56 | Determination of amount of gratuity | GRATUITY | 31;33 | IV;V;VI;VII;VIII;IX | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 57 | Compulsory insurance | GRATUITY | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 58 | Competent authority | GRATUITY | 33;34 | VII | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 59 | Employment of, or work by, women prohibited during certain period | MATERNITY BENEFIT | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 60 | Right to payment of maternity benefit | MATERNITY BENEFIT | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 61 | Continuance of payment of maternity benefit in certain cases | MATERNITY BENEFIT | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 62 | Notice of claim for maternity benefit and payment thereof | MATERNITY BENEFIT | 35 | X;XI | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 63 | Payment of maternity benefit in case of death of a woman | MATERNITY BENEFIT | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 64 | Payment of medical bonus | MATERNITY BENEFIT | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 65 | Leave for miscarriage, etc. | MATERNITY BENEFIT | 35 | X | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 66 | Nursing breaks | MATERNITY BENEFIT | 36 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 67 | Crèche facility | MATERNITY BENEFIT | 37 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 68 | Dismissal for absence during pregnancy | MATERNITY BENEFIT | 38 | XII | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 69 | No deduction of wages in certain cases | MATERNITY BENEFIT | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 70 | Forfeiture of maternity benefit | MATERNITY BENEFIT | 38 | XII | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 71 | Duties of employer | MATERNITY BENEFIT | 40 | XIV | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 72 | Power of Inspector-cum-Facilitator to direct payments to be made | MATERNITY BENEFIT | 39;40 | XIII-A;XIII-B | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 73 | Reports of fatal accidents and serious bodily injuries | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | 63 | XXX | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 74 | Employer’s liability for compensation | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | 63 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 75 | Compensation in case of death of or injury in plantation | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 76 | Amount of compensation | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | 27 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 77 | Compensation to be paid when due and damages for default | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | 57 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 78 | Method of calculating monthly wages for purposes of compensation | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 79 | Review | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 80 | Commutation of half-monthly payments | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 81 | Distribution of compensation | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 82 | Notice and claim | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 83 | Special provisions relating to accidents occurring outside Indian territory | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 84 | Medical examination | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 85 | Contracting | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 86 | Remedies of employer against stranger | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 87 | Insolvency of employer | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 88 | Power to require from employers statements regarding fatal accidents | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 89 | Registration of agreements | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 90 | Reference to competent authority | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 91 | Appointment of competent authority | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 92 | Venue of proceedings and transfer | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | 58 | XXIX;XXX | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 93 | Form of application | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | 59 | XXVII;XXVIII | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 94 | Power of competent authority to require further deposit in cases of fatal accident | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 95 | Powers and procedure of competent authority | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 96 | Appearance of parties | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 97 | Method of recording evidence | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 98 | Power to submit cases | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 99 | Appeal against order of competent authority | EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 100 | Levy and collection of cess | SOCIAL SECURITY AND CESS FOR BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS | 41;42 | XV;XVI;XVII;XVIII | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 101 | Interest payable on delay in payment of cess | SOCIAL SECURITY AND CESS FOR BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS | 42 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 102 | Power to exempt from cess | SOCIAL SECURITY AND CESS FOR BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 103 | Self-assessment of cess | SOCIAL SECURITY AND CESS FOR BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS | 41;42 | XV;XVI;XVII;XVIII | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 104 | Penalty for non-payment of cess within the specified time | SOCIAL SECURITY AND CESS FOR BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS | 43 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 105 | Appeal to appellate authority | SOCIAL SECURITY AND CESS FOR BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS | 44 | XIX | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 106 | Registration of building workers as beneficiaries | SOCIAL SECURITY AND CESS FOR BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS | 45 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 107 | Cessation as a beneficiary | SOCIAL SECURITY AND CESS FOR BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS | 47 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 108 | Building and other construction workers’ welfare fund and its applications | SOCIAL SECURITY AND CESS FOR BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS | 46;47 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 109 | Framing of schemes for unorganised workers | SOCIAL SECURITY FOR UNORGANISED, GIG AND PLATFORM WORKERS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 110 | Funding of State Government schemes | SOCIAL SECURITY FOR UNORGANISED, GIG AND PLATFORM WORKERS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 111 | Record keeping | SOCIAL SECURITY FOR UNORGANISED, GIG AND PLATFORM WORKERS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 112 | Helpline, facilitation centre, etc., for unorganised workers, gig workers and platform workers | SOCIAL SECURITY FOR UNORGANISED, GIG AND PLATFORM WORKERS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 113 | Registration of unorganised workers, gig workers and platform workers | SOCIAL SECURITY FOR UNORGANISED, GIG AND PLATFORM WORKERS | 48 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 114 | Schemes for gig workers and platform workers | SOCIAL SECURITY FOR UNORGANISED, GIG AND PLATFORM WORKERS | 49 | XX;XXI | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 115 | Accounts | FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS | 30;52 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 116 | Audit | FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS | 30;52 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 117 | Budget estimates | FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS | 30;52 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 118 | Annual report | FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS | 30;52 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 119 | Valuation of assets and liabilities | FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS | 30 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 120 | Holding of property, etc., by Social Security Organisation | FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS | 50 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 121 | Writing off of losses | FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS | 51 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 122 | Appointment of Inspector-cum-Facilitators and their powers | AUTHORITIES, ASSESSMENT, COMPLIANCE AND RECOVERY | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 123 | Maintenance of records, registers, returns, etc. | AUTHORITIES, ASSESSMENT, COMPLIANCE AND RECOVERY | 53 | XXII;XXIII | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 124 | Employer not to reduce wages, etc. | AUTHORITIES, ASSESSMENT, COMPLIANCE AND RECOVERY | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 125 | Assessment and determination of dues from employer | AUTHORITIES, ASSESSMENT, COMPLIANCE AND RECOVERY | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 126 | Appeal against order of authorised officer relating to Chapter IV | AUTHORITIES, ASSESSMENT, COMPLIANCE AND RECOVERY | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 127 | Interest on amount due | AUTHORITIES, ASSESSMENT, COMPLIANCE AND RECOVERY | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 128 | Power to recover damages | AUTHORITIES, ASSESSMENT, COMPLIANCE AND RECOVERY | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 129 | Recovery of amount due | AUTHORITIES, ASSESSMENT, COMPLIANCE AND RECOVERY | — | IX | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 130 | Validity of certificate and amendment thereof | AUTHORITIES, ASSESSMENT, COMPLIANCE AND RECOVERY | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 131 | Other modes of recovery | AUTHORITIES, ASSESSMENT, COMPLIANCE AND RECOVERY | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 132 | Application of certain provisions of Income-tax Act | AUTHORITIES, ASSESSMENT, COMPLIANCE AND RECOVERY | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 133 | Penalty for failure to pay contributions, etc. | OFFENCES AND PENALTIES | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 134 | Enhanced punishment in certain cases after previous conviction | OFFENCES AND PENALTIES | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 135 | Offences by companies | OFFENCES AND PENALTIES | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 136 | Cognizance of offences | OFFENCES AND PENALTIES | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 137 | Prior opportunity before prosecution | OFFENCES AND PENALTIES | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 138 | Compounding of offences | OFFENCES AND PENALTIES | 54 | XXIV | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 139 | Reporting of vacancies to career centres | EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION AND MONITORING | 55;56 | XXV;XXVI;XXVI-A | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 140 | Exclusions from application of this Chapter | EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION AND MONITORING | 56 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 141 | Social Security Fund | MISCELLANEOUS | 64 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 142 | Application of Aadhaar | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | Subject to earlier commencement instrument S.O. 2060(E) dated 3 May 2023 and later legal developments; verify exact operative scope. |
| 143 | Power to exempt establishment | MISCELLANEOUS | 65;66;67;68 | — | Commencement split between S.O. 2060(E) and S.O. 5319(E); verify the exact exemption limb relied upon. |
| 144 | Power to defer or reduce | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 145 | Liability in case of transfer of establishment | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 146 | Members, officers and staff to be public servants | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 147 | Protection of action taken in good faith | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 148 | Misuse of benefits | MISCELLANEOUS | 69 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 149 | Power of Central Government to give directions to State Government and Social Security Organisations | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 150 | Power to frame schemes | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 151 | Protection against attachment, etc. | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 152 | Power to amend Schedule | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 153 | Transitional provisions | MISCELLANEOUS | 61;62 | XXX | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 154 | Power of appropriate Government to make rules | MISCELLANEOUS | 1 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 155 | Power of Central Government to make rules | MISCELLANEOUS | 1 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 156 | Power of State Government to make rules | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 157 | Power of Corporation to make regulations | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 158 | Prior publication of rules, regulations, etc. | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 159 | Rules to give effect to arrangements with other countries for the transfer of money paid as compensation | MISCELLANEOUS | 60 | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 160 | Laying of rules, regulations and schemes, etc. | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 161 | Effect of laws and agreements inconsistent with this Code | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 162 | Delegation of powers | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 163 | Power to remove difficulties | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | In force from 21 November 2025 under S.O. 5319(E), subject to later amendments, notifications and saved subordinate law. |
| 164 | Repeal and savings | MISCELLANEOUS | — | — | Partly commenced by S.O. 5319(E); only specified repeal/savings items and clauses were brought into force on 21 November 2025. |