Payment of various undisbursed dues in case of death of employee
Section 44 of the Code on Wages, 2019 deals with payment of various undisbursed dues in case of death of employee. Subject to the other provisions of this Code, all amounts payable to an employee under this Code shall, if such amounts could not or cannot be paid on account of his death before payment or on account of his whereabouts not being known,-- (a) be paid to the person nominated by him in this behalf in The Act was enacted on 08 Aug 2019.
(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Code, all amounts payable to an employee under this Code shall, if such amounts could not or cannot be paid on account of his death before payment or on account of his whereabouts not being known,--
(a) be paid to the person nominated by him in this behalf in accordance with the rules made under this Code; or
(b) where no such nomination has been made or where for any reasons such amounts cannot be paid to the person so nominated, be deposited with the such authority, as may be prescribed, who shall deal with the amounts so deposited in the manner as may be prescribed.
(2) Where in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1), all amounts payable to an employee under this Code--
(a) are paid by the employer to the person nominated by the employee; or
(b) are deposited by the employer with the authority referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1), then, the employer shall be discharged of his liability to pay those amounts.
Section 44, The Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019).
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Questions about Section 44
What does Section 44 of the Code on Wages deal with?
Section 44 of the Code on Wages is headed "Payment of various undisbursed dues in case of death of employee". Subject to the other provisions of this Code, all amounts payable to an employee under this Code shall, if such amounts could not or cannot be paid on account of his death before payment or on account of his whereabouts not being known,-- (a) be paid to the person nominated by him in this behalf in
How do I find court cases under Section 44 of the Code on Wages?
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What should I read with Section 44 of the Code on Wages, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 44 of the Code on Wages enacted?
Section 44 of the Code on Wages, cited as Code on Wages 2019 44, was enacted on 08 Aug 2019 as Act 29 of 2019. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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