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The Code on Social Security, 2020

Authorising certain employers to maintain provident fund accounts

In force Act 36 of 2020 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 36 of 2020 Ministry Labour and Employment Enacted 28 Sep 2020 Cited by 1 provision

Section 21 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 deals with authorising certain employers to maintain provident fund accounts. The Central Government may, on an application made to it in this behalf by the employer and the majority of employees in relation to an establishment employing one hundred or more persons, authorise the employer by an order in writing, to maintain a provident fund account in relation to the establis The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.

(1) The Central Government may, on an application made to it in this behalf by the employer and the majority of employees in relation to an establishment employing one hundred or more persons, authorise the employer by an order in writing, to maintain a provident fund account in relation to the establishment, in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government and subject to such terms and conditions as may be specified in the Provident Fund Scheme:

Provided that no authorisation shall be made under this sub-section if the employer of such establishment had committed any default in the payment of provident fund contribution or had committed any other offence under this Code during the three years immediately preceding the date of such authorisation.

(2) Where an establishment is authorised to maintain a provident fund account under sub-section (1), the employer in relation to such establishment shall maintain such account, submit such return, deposit the contribution in such manner, provide for such facilities for inspection, pay such administrative charges, and abide by such other terms and conditions, as may be specified in the Provident Fund Scheme.

(3) Any authorisation made under this section may be cancelled by the Central Government by order in writing if the employer fails to comply with any of the terms and conditions of the authorisation or where he commits any offence under any provision of this Code:

Provided that before cancelling the authorisation, the Central Government shall give the employer a reasonable opportunity of being heard.

Section 21, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act 36 of 2020).

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  1. s. 155 Power of central Government to make rules

Questions about Section 21

What does Section 21 of the Code on Social Security deal with?

Section 21 of the Code on Social Security is headed "Authorising certain employers to maintain provident fund accounts". The Central Government may, on an application made to it in this behalf by the employer and the majority of employees in relation to an establishment employing one hundred or more persons, authorise the employer by an order in writing, to maintain a provident fund account in relation to the establis

How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Code on Social Security?

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What should I read with Section 21 of the Code on Social Security, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was Section 21 of the Code on Social Security enacted?

Section 21 of the Code on Social Security, cited as Code on Social Security 21, 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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