Contents of the Social Security Code

The Code on Social Security, 2020

Section 101. Interest payable on delay in payment of cess

In force since 21 Nov 2025Chapter VIII — Social Security and Cess in Respect of Building and Other Construction Workers

Official text

If any employer fails to pay any amount of cess payable under section 100 within such time as may be prescribed by the appropriate Government, such employer shall be liable to pay interest at such rate as may be prescribed by the Central Government, on the amount of cess, to be paid, for the period from the date on which such payment is due till such amount is actually paid.

Source: The Code on Social Security, 2020, Act No. 36 of 2020 — Gazette of India, p. 65 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 65 · official download · all sources

Commencement In force since 21 Nov 2025

Notification wording (1)
  • S.O. 5319(E), in force from 21 Nov 2025: “sections 17 to 141”