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Core Purpose

The Central Government notifies specific officers for initiating prosecution proceedings under section 137 of the Code on Social Security, 2020.

Detailed Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment, through Notification S.O. 2361(E) issued on 8th May, 2026, has exercised the powers conferred by section 137 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 (36 of 2020). This notification by the Central Government serves to regulate the initiation of prosecution proceedings under the said Code. Specifically, it notifies the Insurance Commissioner, Additional Commissioner, Regional Director Grade 'A'/Director, Regional Director Grade 'B'/Joint Director, Deputy Director, and Assistant Director, all of whom are appointed under sub-section (7) of Section 24 of Chapter IV of the Code, for the purposes of section 137 within their respective territorial and functional jurisdictions.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-09052026-272385 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 2270] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026/VAISAKHA 18, 1948 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART II-SEC. 3(ii)] MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 8th May, 2026 S.O. 2361(E). — In exercise of the powers conferred by section 137 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 (36 of 2020), for the purposes of regulating the initiation of prosecution proceedings under the said Code, the Central Government hereby notifies Insurance Commissioner, Additional Commissioner, Regional Director Grade 'A'/Director, Regional Director Grade 'B'/Joint Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Director, appointed under sub- section (7) of Section 24 of Chapter IV of the Code, for the purposes of the provisions of section 137 of the said Code, within their respective territorial and functional jurisdiction. [F. No. R-19025/15/2026-SS-I] ASHUTOSH A.T. PEDNEKAR, Jt. Secy.

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