Contents of the Social Security Code

The Code on Social Security, 2020

Section 162. Delegation of powers

In force since 21 Nov 2025Chapter XIV — Miscellaneous

Official text

The appropriate Government may, by notification, direct that all or any of the powers and functions which may be exercised or performed by that Government may, in relation to such matters and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified, be also exercisable by the Central Board, the Corporation, the National Social Security Board, the State Unorganised Workers' Board, Building Workers' Welfare Board or any officer or authority subordinate to the Central Board, the Corporation, the National Social Security Board, the State Unorganised Workers' Board, Building Workers' Welfare Board.

Source: The Code on Social Security, 2020, Act No. 36 of 2020 — Gazette of India, p. 97 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 97 · 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 144 to 163”