Section50
The Code on Social Security, 2020

Powers of Employees Insurance court

In force Act 36 of 2020 As on 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 50 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 deals with powers of Employees Insurance court. The Employees' Insurance Court shall have all the powers of a Civil Court for the purposes of summoning and enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and material objects, administering oath and recording evidence and such court shall be deemed to be The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.

(1) The Employees' Insurance Court shall have all the powers of a Civil Court for the purposes of summoning and enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and material objects, administering oath and recording evidence and such court shall be deemed to be a Civil Court within the meaning of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).

(2) The Employees' Insurance Court shall follow such procedure as may be prescribed by the State Government.

(3) All costs incidental to any proceeding before an Employees' Insurance Court shall, subject to such rules as may be made in this behalf by the State Government, be in the discretion of that court.

(4) An order of the Employees' Insurance Court shall be enforceable by it as if it were a decree passed in a suit by a Civil Court.

Section 50, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act 36 of 2020).

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Questions about Section 50

What does Section 50 of the Code on Social Security deal with?

Section 50 of the Code on Social Security is headed "Powers of Employees Insurance court". The Employees' Insurance Court shall have all the powers of a Civil Court for the purposes of summoning and enforcing the attendance of witnesses, compelling the discovery and production of documents and material objects, administering oath and recording evidence and such court shall be deemed to be

How do I find court cases under Section 50 of the Code on Social Security?

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What should I read with Section 50 of the Code on Social Security, and has it changed?

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When was Section 50 of the Code on Social Security enacted?

Section 50 of the Code on Social Security, cited as Code on Social Security 50, 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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