Form of application
Section 93 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 deals with form of application. Where an accident occurs in respect of which liability to pay compensation under this Chapter arises, a claim for such compensation may, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, be made before the competent authority. The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.
(1) Where an accident occurs in respect of which liability to pay compensation under this Chapter arises, a claim for such compensation may, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, be made before the competent authority.
(2) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (1), no application for the settlement of any matter by competent authority, other than an application by a dependant or joint application by dependants for compensation, shall be made unless and until some question has arisen between the parties in connection therewith which they have been unable to settle by agreement.
(3) An application to a competent authority for claim under sub-section (1) or settlement under sub-section (2) may be made electronically or otherwise in such form and in such manner accompanied by such fee, if any, as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
(4) The time-limit for the disposal of applications under this section and the costs incidental to the proceedings under this section to be imposed by the competent authority shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Government.
Section 93, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act 36 of 2020).
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Questions about Section 93
What does Section 93 of the Code on Social Security deal with?
Section 93 of the Code on Social Security is headed "Form of application". Where an accident occurs in respect of which liability to pay compensation under this Chapter arises, a claim for such compensation may, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, be made before the competent authority.
How do I find court cases under Section 93 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 93, section 93 Code on Social Security, section 93 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 93 of the Code on Social Security, and has it changed?
2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was Section 93 of the Code on Social Security enacted?
Section 93 of the Code on Social Security, cited as Code on Social Security 93, 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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