Appearance of parties
Section 96 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 deals with appearance of parties. Any appearance, application or act required to be made or done by any person before or to a competent authority (other than an appearance of a party which is required for the purpose of his examination as a witness) may be made or done on behalf of such person by a legal practitioner or by an offici The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.
Any appearance, application or act required to be made or done by any person before or to a competent authority (other than an appearance of a party which is required for the purpose of his examination as a witness) may be made or done on behalf of such person by a legal practitioner or by an official of an Insurance Company or a registered Trade Union or by an Inspector-cumFacilitator appointed under sub-section (1) of section 122 or by any other officer specified by the State Government in this behalf, authorised in writing by such person, or, with the permission of the competent authority, by any other person so authorised.
Section 96, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act 36 of 2020).
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Questions about Section 96
What does Section 96 of the Code on Social Security deal with?
Section 96 of the Code on Social Security is headed "Appearance of parties". Any appearance, application or act required to be made or done by any person before or to a competent authority (other than an appearance of a party which is required for the purpose of his examination as a witness) may be made or done on behalf of such person by a legal practitioner or by an offici
How do I find court cases under Section 96 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 96, section 96 Code on Social Security, section 96 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 96 of the Code on Social Security, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 122 (Appointment of Inspector-cum-Facilitators and their powers), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was Section 96 of the Code on Social Security enacted?
Section 96 of the Code on Social Security, cited as Code on Social Security 96, 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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