The Code on Social Security, 2020
Consolidates 9 central labour laws relating to provident fund, employee state insurance, gratuity, maternity benefit, and unorganised-worker welfare.
- Sections
- 164
- Chapters
- 14
- Tier
- Tier 3
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What this Act says
Consolidates 9 social-security laws (PF, ESI, gratuity, maternity benefit, etc.) and extends benefits to gig and platform workers.
Penalties
What happens if you break it
Failure to deposit employee's contribution after deduction
§133Imprisonment 1 – 3 years + fine of ₹1 lakh (mandatory minimum).
Falsifying records / making false statements
§133Imprisonment up to 6 months and/or fine up to ₹50,000.
Failure to pay any other amount
§133Imprisonment up to 1 year and/or fine up to ₹50,000.
Repeat offence
§134Imprisonment 2 – 5 years + fine of ₹3 lakh.
Headline offences only — not exhaustive. For the full text and every section, open the source PDF or the official link below.
Key Sections & Penalties
Social Security Code at a Glance
| Section | Type | Provision | Applicability | Details / Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| §14 | structural | Employees' Provident Fund Scheme | - | Administrative / Structural |
| §32 | structural | Employees' State Insurance Corporation | - | Administrative / Structural |
| §53 | structural | Payment of gratuity | - | Administrative / Structural |
| §59 | structural | Maternity benefit | - | Administrative / Structural |
| §114 | structural | Framing of schemes for unorganised workers | - | Administrative / Structural |
Maximum punishments as prescribed by the Act. Actual sentencing depends on facts, prior convictions and judicial discretion.
Sources
Read the Act yourself
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Source PDF
Social Security Code, 2020.pdf
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Reference
PRS India
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About this Act
Quick facts
- Year
- 2020
- Sections
- 164
- Chapters
- 14
- Tier
- Tier 3