Contents of the Social Security Code

The Code on Social Security, 2020

Section 94. Power of competent authority to require further deposit in cases of fatal accident

In force since 21 Nov 2025Chapter VII — Employee's Compensation

Official text

(1) Where any sum has been deposited by an employer as compensation payable in respect of an employee whose injury has resulted in death, and in the opinion of the competent authority such sum is insufficient, the competent authority may, by notice in writing stating his reasons, call upon the employer to show cause why he should not make a further deposit within such time as may be stated in the notice.

(2) If the employer fails to show cause to the satisfaction of the competent authority, the competent authority may make an award determining the total amount payable, and requiring the employer to deposit the deficiency.

Source: The Code on Social Security, 2020, Act No. 36 of 2020 — Gazette of India, pp. 63–64 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 63 · 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”