Section20
The Code on Social Security, 2020

Chapter not to apply to certain establishments

In force Act 36 of 2020 As on 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 20 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 deals with chapter not to apply to certain establishments. This Chapter shall not apply— (a) to any establishment registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 (2 of 1912) or under any other law for the time being in force in any State relating to co-operative societies employing less than fifty persons and working without the aid of power; The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.

(1) This Chapter shall not apply—

(a) to any establishment registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 (2 of 1912) or under any other law for the time being in force in any State relating to co-operative societies employing less than fifty persons and working without the aid of power; or

(b) to any other establishment belonging to or under the control of the Central Government or a State Government and whose employees are entitled to the benefit of contributory provident fund or old age pension in accordance with any scheme or rule framed by the Central Government or the State Government governing such benefits; or

(c) to any other establishment set up under any Central or State or any other law for the time being in force and whose employees are entitled to the benefits of contributory provident fund or old age pension in accordance with any scheme or rule framed under that law governing such benefits; or

(d) to the employees who, immediately before the commencement of this Code, were receiving benefits of Provident Fund under any Central or State enactment.

(2) If the Central Government is of the opinion that having regard to the financial position of any class of establishment or other circumstances of the case, it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by notification and subject to such conditions, as may be specified in the notification, exempt, whether prospectively or retrospectively, that class of establishments from the operation of this Chapter for such period as may be specified in the notification.

Section 20, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act 36 of 2020).

Questions about Section 20

What does Section 20 of the Code on Social Security deal with?

Section 20 of the Code on Social Security is headed "Chapter not to apply to certain establishments". This Chapter shall not apply— (a) to any establishment registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 (2 of 1912) or under any other law for the time being in force in any State relating to co-operative societies employing less than fifty persons and working without the aid of power;

How do I find court cases under Section 20 of the Code on Social Security?

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When was Section 20 of the Code on Social Security enacted?

Section 20 of the Code on Social Security, cited as Code on Social Security 20, 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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