Section79
The Code on Social Security, 2020

Review

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 79 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 deals with review. Any half-monthly payment payable under this Chapter, either under an agreement between the parties or under the order of a competent authority, may be reviewed by the competent authority, on the application either of the employer or of the employee accompanied by the certificate of a medical practit The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.

(1) Any half-monthly payment payable under this Chapter, either under an agreement between the parties or under the order of a competent authority, may be reviewed by the competent authority, on the application either of the employer or of the employee accompanied by the certificate of a medical practitioner that there has been a change in the condition of the employee or, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the State Government, on application made without such certificate.

(2) Any half-monthly payment may, on review under this section, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, be continued, increased, decreased or ended, or if the accident is found to have resulted in permanent disablement, be converted to the lump sum to which the employee is entitled less any amount which he has already received by way of half-monthly payments.

Section 79, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act 36 of 2020).

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Questions about Section 79

What does Section 79 of the Code on Social Security deal with?

Section 79 of the Code on Social Security is headed "Review". Any half-monthly payment payable under this Chapter, either under an agreement between the parties or under the order of a competent authority, may be reviewed by the competent authority, on the application either of the employer or of the employee accompanied by the certificate of a medical practit

How do I find court cases under Section 79 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 79, section 79 Code on Social Security, section 79 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 79 of the Code on Social Security, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was Section 79 of the Code on Social Security enacted?

Section 79 of the Code on Social Security, cited as Code on Social Security 79, 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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