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The Code on Social Security, 2020

Section 127. Interest on amount due

In force since 21 Nov 2025Chapter XI — Authorities, Assessment, Compliance and Recovery

Official text

Except where expressly provided otherwise in this Code, the employer shall be liable to pay simple interest at such rate as may be notified from time to time by the Central Government, from the date on which any amount has become due under this Code till the date of its actual payment.

Source: The Code on Social Security, 2020, Act No. 36 of 2020 — Gazette of India, p. 77 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 77 · official download · all sources

Notifications under this section

  • S.O. 2357(E), 8 May 2026: Notification under Section 127 of CoSS, 2020
  • S.O. 2698(E), 29 May 2026: Section 127 of the Code on Social Security

Commencement In force since 21 Nov 2025

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