Effect of laws and agreements inconsistent with this code
Section 161 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 deals with effect of laws and agreements inconsistent with this code. The provisions of this Code shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force, or in the terms of any award, agreement or contract of service, whether made before or after the coming into force of this Code: Provided that where u The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.
(1) The provisions of this Code shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force, or in the terms of any award, agreement or contract of service, whether made before or after the coming into force of this Code:
Provided that where under any such award, agreement, contract of service or otherwise, a person is entitled to benefits in respect of any matter which are more favourable to him than those to which he would be entitled under this Code, the person shall continue to be entitled to the more favourable benefits in respect of that matter, notwithstanding that he is entitled to receive benefits in respect of other matters under this Code.
(2) Nothing contained in this Code shall be construed to preclude a person from entering into an agreement with his employer for granting him rights or privileges in respect of any matter which are more favourable to him than those to which he would be entitled under this Code.
Section 161, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act 36 of 2020).
Questions about Section 161
What does Section 161 of the Code on Social Security deal with?
Section 161 of the Code on Social Security is headed "Effect of laws and agreements inconsistent with this code". The provisions of this Code shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force, or in the terms of any award, agreement or contract of service, whether made before or after the coming into force of this Code: Provided that where u
How do I find court cases under Section 161 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 161, section 161 Code on Social Security, section 161 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.
When was Section 161 of the Code on Social Security enacted?
Section 161 of the Code on Social Security, cited as Code on Social Security 161, 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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