Section23
The Code on Social Security, 2020

Appeal to Tribunal

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 23 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 deals with appeal to Tribunal. Any person aggrieved by an order passed by any authority in regard to the following matters may prefer an appeal to the Tribunal constituted by the Central Government, namely:— (a) determination and assessment of dues under section 125 relating to Chapter III; The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.

(1) Any person aggrieved by an order passed by any authority in regard to the following matters may prefer an appeal to the Tribunal constituted by the Central Government, namely:—

(a) determination and assessment of dues under section 125 relating to Chapter III; and

(b) levy of damages under section 128 relating to Chapter III.

(2) Every appeal under sub-section (1) shall be filed in such form and manner, within such time and accompanied by such fees as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

(3) No appeal under clause (a) of sub-section (1) by the employer shall be entertained by the Tribunal unless he has deposited with Social Security Organisation concerned twenty-five per cent. of the amount due from him as determined by an officer under section 125.

(4) The Tribunal shall endeavour to decide the appeal within a period of one year from the date on which the appeal has been preferred.

Section 23, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act 36 of 2020).

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Questions about Section 23

What does Section 23 of the Code on Social Security deal with?

Section 23 of the Code on Social Security is headed "Appeal to Tribunal". Any person aggrieved by an order passed by any authority in regard to the following matters may prefer an appeal to the Tribunal constituted by the Central Government, namely:— (a) determination and assessment of dues under section 125 relating to Chapter III;

How do I find court cases under Section 23 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 23, section 23 Code on Social Security, section 23 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 23 of the Code on Social Security, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 125 (Assessment and determination of dues from employer), section 128 (Power to recover damages), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was Section 23 of the Code on Social Security enacted?

Section 23 of the Code on Social Security, cited as Code on Social Security 23, 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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