Section144
The Code on Social Security, 2020

Power to defer or reduce

In force Act 36 of 2020 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 36 of 2020 Ministry Labour and Employment Enacted 28 Sep 2020

Section 144 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 deals with power to defer or reduce. Notwithstanding anything contained in Chapter III or Chapter IV, the Central Government may by order, defer or reduce employer's contribution, or employee's contribution, or both, payable under Chapter III or Chapter IV, as the case may be, for a period up to three months at a time, in respect of es The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.

Notwithstanding anything contained in Chapter III or Chapter IV, the Central Government may by order, defer or reduce employer's contribution, or employee's contribution, or both, payable under Chapter III or Chapter IV, as the case may be, for a period up to three months at a time, in respect of establishment to which Chapter III or Chapter IV, as the case may be, applies, for whole of India or part thereof in the event of pandemic, endemic or national disaster

Section 144, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act 36 of 2020).

Questions about Section 144

What does Section 144 of the Code on Social Security deal with?

Section 144 of the Code on Social Security is headed "Power to defer or reduce". Notwithstanding anything contained in Chapter III or Chapter IV, the Central Government may by order, defer or reduce employer's contribution, or employee's contribution, or both, payable under Chapter III or Chapter IV, as the case may be, for a period up to three months at a time, in respect of es

How do I find court cases under Section 144 of the Code on Social Security?

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When was Section 144 of the Code on Social Security enacted?

Section 144 of the Code on Social Security, cited as Code on Social Security 144, was enacted on 28 Sep 2020 as Act 36 of 2020. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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