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Notification under Section 137 of CoSS, 2020

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-09052026-272385) on 9 May 2026 (issued 08-May-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the Code on Social Security, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to empower authorized commissioners to initiate prosecution proceedings under the Social Security Code, 2020, thereby ensuring compliance with social security laws and regulations.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-09052026-272385
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Related Code Code on Social Security, 2020
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers and HR departments must ensure compliance with the Social Security Code, 2020, and cooperate with authorized commissioners in the initiation of prosecution proceedings. They must also review and update their internal policies and procedures to align with the notified regulations.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 141 of the Social Security Code, 2020

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Social Security Code, 2020
  • Section 137 of CoSS, 2020

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to empower authorized commissioners to initiate prosecution proceedings under the Social Security Code, 2020, thereby ensuring compliance with social security laws and regulations.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a notification under Section 137 of the Social Security Code, 2020, to regulate the initiation of prosecution proceedings by notifying authorized commissioners. This move aims to streamline the process of initiating prosecution under the Social Security Code, ensuring effective enforcement of social security laws in India.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-09052026-272385)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 09-May-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-09052026-272385 about?
The purpose of this notification is to empower authorized commissioners to initiate prosecution proceedings under the Social Security Code, 2020, thereby ensuring compliance with social security laws and regulations.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official gazette PDF is published on egazette.gov.in. An archived copy is also available for download directly from this page, in case the official portal is temporarily unavailable.
Which Labour Code does this notification relate to?
This notification relates to the Code on Social Security, 2020.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-09052026-272385?
Employers and HR departments must ensure compliance with the Social Security Code, 2020, and cooperate with authorized commissioners in the initiation of prosecution proceedings. They must also review and update their internal policies and procedures to align with the notified regulations. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-09052026-272385?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-09052026-272385?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 141 of the Social Security Code, 2020.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·