Section 23 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 – Appeal to Tribunal

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Section 23: Appeal to Tribunal

  • (1) Any person aggrieved by an order passed by any authority in regard to the following matters may prefer an appeal to the Tribunal constituted by the Central Government, namely:—
    • (a) determination and assessment of dues under section 125 relating to Chapter III; and
    • (b) levy of damages under section 128 relating to Chapter III.
  • (2) Every appeal under sub-section (1) shall be filed in such form and manner, within such time and accompanied by such fees as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
  • (3) No appeal under clause (a) of sub-section (1) by the employer shall be entertained by the Tribunal unless he has deposited with Social Security Organisation concerned twenty-five per cent. of the amount due from him as determined by an officer under section 125.
  • (4) The Tribunal shall endeavour to decide the appeal within a period of one year from the date on which the appeal has been preferred.

Source: official text of The Code on Social Security, 2020 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Code on Social Security, 2020.

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