Misuse of benefits
Section 148 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 deals with misuse of benefits. If the appropriate Government is satisfied in the manner prescribed by it that any establishment or any other person has misused any benefit provided to him under this Code or rules, regulations or schemes made or framed thereunder, then, such Government may, by notification, deprive such establishm The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.
If the appropriate Government is satisfied in the manner prescribed by it that any establishment or any other person has misused any benefit provided to him under this Code or rules, regulations or schemes made or framed thereunder, then, such Government may, by notification, deprive such establishment or other person, as the case may be, from such benefit for such time as may be specified in the notification:
Provided that no such order shall be passed unless an opportunity of being heard is given to such establishment or other person, as the case may be:
Provided further that the manner to ascertain misuse of any benefit under this section relating to Chapter III, shall be specified in the Provident Fund Scheme or the Pension Scheme or the Insurance Scheme, as the case may be.
Section 148, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act 36 of 2020).
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Questions about Section 148
What does Section 148 of the Code on Social Security deal with?
Section 148 of the Code on Social Security is headed "Misuse of benefits". If the appropriate Government is satisfied in the manner prescribed by it that any establishment or any other person has misused any benefit provided to him under this Code or rules, regulations or schemes made or framed thereunder, then, such Government may, by notification, deprive such establishm
How do I find court cases under Section 148 of the Code on Social Security?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Code on Social Security 148, section 148 Code on Social Security, section 148 of the Code on Social Security. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 148 of the Code on Social Security, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 148 of the Code on Social Security enacted?
Section 148 of the Code on Social Security, cited as Code on Social Security 148, 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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