Competent authority
Section 58 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 deals with competent authority. The appropriate Government may, by notification, appoint any officer of that Government having such qualifications and experience as may be prescribed by that Government to be a competent authority for implementation of any provision of this Chapter for such area as may be specified in the notificat The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.
(1) The appropriate Government may, by notification, appoint any officer of that Government having such qualifications and experience as may be prescribed by that Government to be a competent authority for implementation of any provision of this Chapter for such area as may be specified in the notification.
(2) Where more than one competent authority has been appointed for any area, the appropriate Government may, by general or special order, regulate the distribution of business among them.
(3) Any competent authority may, for the purpose of deciding any matter referred to him for decision under this Chapter, choose one or more persons possessing special knowledge of any matter relevant to the matter under reference to assist him in holding the inquiry relating thereto.
Section 58, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act 36 of 2020).
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Questions about Section 58
What does Section 58 of the Code on Social Security deal with?
Section 58 of the Code on Social Security is headed "Competent authority". The appropriate Government may, by notification, appoint any officer of that Government having such qualifications and experience as may be prescribed by that Government to be a competent authority for implementation of any provision of this Chapter for such area as may be specified in the notificat
How do I find court cases under Section 58 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 58, section 58 Code on Social Security, section 58 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 58 of the Code on Social Security, and has it changed?
2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was Section 58 of the Code on Social Security enacted?
Section 58 of the Code on Social Security, cited as Code on Social Security 58, 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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