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Notification for Section 2(5) regarding Authorised Officers

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-29052026-272947) on 29 May 2026, filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the Code on Social Security, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to designate competent authorities to oversee and regulate the social security schemes, ensuring compliance and effective administration of the provisions under the Social Security Code.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-29052026-272947
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 Compliance Deadline: 2026-05-29

Action Required

Employers and HR departments must ensure compliance with the directives issued by the authorized officers, including Central and Regional Provident Fund Commissioners, and cooperate with them in the discharge of their duties under the Social Security Code. This may involve providing necessary documents, information, or access to premises as required.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 114 of the Social Security Code, 2020

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Social Security Code, 2020
  • Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to designate competent authorities to oversee and regulate the social security schemes, ensuring compliance and effective administration of the provisions under the Social Security Code.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a notification authorizing Central and Regional Provident Fund Commissioners as authorized officers under the Social Security Code, effective as of the date of publication. This move aims to streamline the implementation and enforcement of social security provisions, particularly in relation to provident fund matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-29052026-272947)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 29-May-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-29052026-272947 about?
The purpose of this notification is to designate competent authorities to oversee and regulate the social security schemes, ensuring compliance and effective administration of the provisions under the Social Security Code.
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-29052026-272947?
Employers and HR departments must ensure compliance with the directives issued by the authorized officers, including Central and Regional Provident Fund Commissioners, and cooperate with them in the discharge of their duties under the Social Security Code. This may involve providing necessary documents, information, or access to premises as required. The compliance deadline is 2026-05-29.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-29052026-272947?
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-29052026-272947?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 114 of the Social Security Code, 2020.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·