Section 163: Power to remove difficulties
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Section 163 — Defines the statutory power concerning remove difficulties and the conditions attached to its exercise. Key operative text: (1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Code, the Central Government may, by order, published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Code, as…
The Code was commenced in stages: section 142 had earlier commencement, S.O. 5319(E) brought the specified provisions into force from 21 November 2025, and later commencement instruments must be read with the current India Code footnotes for the remaining clauses.
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Finin2min analysis — what the section actually does
Operative clauses
- (1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Code, the Central Government may, by order, published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Code, as may be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty:
- Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of two years from the commencement of this Code.
- (2) Every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament.
Provisos, explanations & qualifications
- Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of two years from the commencement of this Code.
Thresholds and timelines in the text
- Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of two years from the commencement of this Code.
Actors expressly appearing in the text
Central Government
Full statutory text — Section 163
163. Power to remove difficulties.—(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of
this Code, the Central Government may, by order, published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions,
not inconsistent with the provisions of this Code, as may be necessary or expedient for removing the
difficulty:
Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of two years
from the commencement of this Code.
(2) Every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each
House of Parliament.How to apply this provision
- Primary statutory test — (1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Code, the Central Government may, by order, published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Code, as may be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty:
- Additional operative limb — Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of two years from the commencement of this Code.
- Qualification / exception to test — Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of two years from the commencement of this Code.
- Numerical or timing control — Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of two years from the commencement of this Code.
- Evidence file — retain facts and records proving the role/status of: Central Government.
Rules, forms and cross-references
Direct 2026 Central Rule mapping
Forms mapped
No prescribed form is directly mapped in the current concordance.
Other sections cited in this text
Related Labour Hub resources
A direct concordance is not exhaustive. Central/State jurisdiction, schemes, authority appointments, saved instruments and later notifications may change the practical route without changing the section wording.
Worked example
When an event triggers power to remove difficulties, record the trigger date, competent authority, prescribed rule/form, filing or decision step, service/acknowledgement and final outcome. A statutory point to test is: “Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of two years from the commencement of this Code.” Also test the express qualification/proviso before concluding the result.
Illustration only; it is not statutory text or a substitute for applying the actual facts, jurisdiction, current rule/scheme and official instrument.
Q&A — Section 163
What does Section 163 of the Social Security Code cover?
Section 163 — Defines the statutory power concerning remove difficulties and the conditions attached to its exercise. Key operative text: (1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Code, the Central Government may, by order, published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Code, as…
What is the main legal requirement or power in Section 163?
The first operative clause identified from the official text is: “(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Code, the Central Government may, by order, published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Code, as may be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty:” Read it with the remaining subsections and any proviso below.
Does Section 163 contain a proviso or explanation?
Yes. A qualification extracted from the official text is: “Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of two years from the commencement of this Code.”
What time limit, percentage or amount appears in Section 163?
The provision contains this numerical/time expression: “Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of two years from the commencement of this Code.” Apply it only in the clause and context in which it appears.
Which 2026 Central Rules are linked to Section 163?
No direct Central Rule is recorded in the current concordance. That does not exclude a relevant scheme, notification, State rule or enabling provision.
Is Section 163 currently operative?
The Code was commenced in stages: section 142 had earlier commencement, S.O. 5319(E) brought the specified provisions into force from 21 November 2025, and later commencement instruments must be read with the current India Code footnotes for the remaining clauses.
Source & verification trail
Act: Code on Social Security, 2020 — official India Code PDF ↗
Central Rules: Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026 — G.S.R. 344(E), 8 May 2026 ↗
Official library: Ministry of Labour & Employment — Labour Codes ↗
Source check: 20 August 2026. Individual professional interpretation should be re-reviewed when the section, rules, notification, scheme, State overlay or controlling judgment changes.