Contents of the Social Security Code

The Code on Social Security, 2020

Section 163. Power to remove difficulties

In force since 21 Nov 2025Chapter XIV — Miscellaneous

Official text

(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Code, the Central Government may, by order, published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Code, as may be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty:

Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of two years from the commencement of this Code.

(2) Every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament.

Source: The Code on Social Security, 2020, Act No. 36 of 2020 — Gazette of India, p. 98 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 98 · 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”