Reference to competent authority
Section 90 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 deals with reference to competent authority. If any question arises in any proceedings under this Chapter as to the liability of any person to pay compensation (including any question as to whether a person injured is or is not an employee) or as to the amount or duration of compensation (including any question as to the nature or extent of di The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.
(1) If any question arises in any proceedings under this Chapter as to the liability of any person to pay compensation (including any question as to whether a person injured is or is not an employee) or as to the amount or duration of compensation (including any question as to the nature or extent of disablement), the question shall, in default of agreement, be settled by a competent authority.
(2) No Civil Court shall have jurisdiction to settle, decide or deal with any question which is by or under this Chapter required to be settled, decided or dealt with by a competent authority or to enforce any liability incurred under this Chapter.
Section 90, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act 36 of 2020).
Questions about Section 90
What does Section 90 of the Code on Social Security deal with?
Section 90 of the Code on Social Security is headed "Reference to competent authority". If any question arises in any proceedings under this Chapter as to the liability of any person to pay compensation (including any question as to whether a person injured is or is not an employee) or as to the amount or duration of compensation (including any question as to the nature or extent of di
How do I find court cases under Section 90 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 90, section 90 Code on Social Security, section 90 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.
When was Section 90 of the Code on Social Security enacted?
Section 90 of the Code on Social Security, cited as Code on Social Security 90, 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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