Chandigarh Social Security Rules (Draft): full text and citation

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CHANDIGARH AMINI STRATION

DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR NOTIFICATION No. _______________ The Code on Social Security (Chandigarh) Rules, 2021, which the Administrator, UT, Chandigarh proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 154 and 156 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 (Central Act No. 36 of 2020) and all other powers enabling him in this behalf, is published as required by Section 158 of the said Code for the information of the persons likely to be affected thereby. Notice is hereby given that the draft of rules will be taken into consideration by Chandigarh Administration on or after the expiry of a period of forty-five days from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, together with any objection or suggestion, which may be received by the Labour Commissioner, Labour Welfare Centre Building, Sector 30-B, UT, Chandigarh in writing or on email alcid-chd@chd.nic.in and alc.lc30@gmail.com from any person before the expiry of the period so specified with respect to this draft, namely:—

DRAFT RULES

CHAPTER-I PRELIMINARY

(a) “Board” means the Chandigarh Unorganized Workers Social Security Board and the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board constituted under sub-section (9) of Section 6 of the Code and under sub-section (1) of Section 7 of the Code respectively.
(b) "Cess Collector" means an officer appointed by the Chandigarh Administration for collection of cess under the Code.
(c) "Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Board;
(e) Form means a Form appended to these rules:
(f) "Government" means the Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh in the department of labour for the purpose of these rules except the rules framed under Chapter XII for which "Government" will be in the Department of Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training, Chandigarh Administration.
(g) "member" means a member of the Board;
(h) “nominations” means nomination made under Section 55;
(i) “section” means a section of the Code; and
(1) “specified” means specified by the Government by an order published in the Official Gazette.

CHAPTER-II

SOCIAL SECURITY ORGANISATIONS PART-I CHANDIGARH UNORGANIZED WORKERS SOCIAL SECURITY BOARD

3. Term of office of members.—(1) A member, other than an ex-officio member, shall hold office for a period not exceeding three years from the date of his nomination. Provided that out of seven persons nominated under sub-clause (i) of clause (d) of sub-section (10) of Section 6, one member each shall be from the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Minorities and the Women shall be represented.
(3) A member shall be eligible for re nomination.
(2) The seat of such a member shall fall vacant from the date on which his resignation is accepted or on the expiry of thirty days from the date of receipt of intimation of resignation, whichever is earlier.
(3) The power to accept the resignation of a member shall vest in the Chairperson, who, on accepting the resignation, shall report to the Board at Its next meeting.
1. Removal of member.—The Government may remove from office any member of the Board, if, in its opinion, such a member has ceased to represent the interest which he purports to represent on the Board: Provided that no such member shall be removed unless a reasonable opportunity is given to him of making any representation against the proposed action. Provided that if a member fails to furnish his new address, the address in the official record shall for all purposes be deemed to be the member's correct address.
1. Manner of filling vacancies.—When a vacancy occurs or is likely to occur on completion of the term of the member in the membership of the Board, the Chairperson shall submit a report to the Government and on receipt of such report, the Government may, by notification, nominate a person to fill the vacancy:
1. Meetings.—(1) The Board shall meet at such places and at such times as may be decided by the Chairperson and it shall meet at least once in a quarter of the year. Provided that the Chairperson, if he is satisfied that it is expedient so to do, may give notice of longer period not exceeding one month for such meeting.
(a) he absents himself from three consecutive meetings of the Board without written information and consent of the Chairperson: or
1. Filling up of casual vacancies.—A member, nominated to fill a casual vacancy, shall hold office for the remaining period of the term of office of the member in whose place, he is nominated.

EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COURT

1. Appeal.—The Insured Person or the Corporation may file a second appeal to the Employees' Insurance Court by presenting an application within ninety days from the date of receipt of the copy of order of the Medical Appeal Tribunal and other cases related to Insured Person:
(/) the relief which the applicant claims;
(i) every appeal shall be verified in the same manner as a pleading in a Civil Court; Provided that no claim shall be made by the Corporation after five years of the period to which the claim relates:
(3) Fees.— (i) The fee payable on an appeal in respect of any matter referred to in Section 49 shall be hundred rupees.
(i) The fee and costs payable in respect of any other matter shall be such as may be prescribed for the time being in force.
1. Bank or other financial institution in which the gratuity shall be invested for the benefit of minor.—In the case of nominee, or an heir, who is minor, the competent authority shall invest the gratuity amount deposited with him for the benefit of such minor in term deposit with the State Bank of India or any other Nationalized Bank.
(4) A notice of modification of a nomination, including cases where a nominee predeceases an employee, shall be submitted in duplicate in Form VI to the employer in the manner specified in sub-rule (1), and thereafter the provisions of sub-rule (2) shall apply mutatis mutandis.
(5) A nomination or a fresh nomination or a notice of modification of nomination shall be, signed by the employee or, If illiterate, shall bear his thumb impression and shall be submitted by the employee electronically or by registered post acknowledgement due.
(6) A nomination, fresh nomination or notice of modification of nomination shall take effect from the date of receipt thereof by the employer.
(iii) A nominee of an employee who is eligible for payment of gratuity under the second proviso to sub-section (1) of Section 53 shall apply, ordinarily within thirty days from the date of gratuity became payable to him, in Form VII to the employer:
(iv) Where gratuity becomes payable under the Code before the commencement of these rules, the periods of limitation specified in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of sub-rule (1) shall be deemed to be operative from the date of such commencement. In the case of denial of gratuity a copy of the notice shall be endorsed to the competent authority.
(i) In case payment of gratuity is due to be made in the employer’s office, the date fixed for the purpose in the notice in Form VIII under sub-clause (a) of clause (i) of sub-rule (2) shall be re-fixed by the employer, if a written application in this behalf is made by the payee explaining why it is not possible for him to be present in person on the date specified.
(vii) If the claimant for gratuity is a nominee or a legal heir, the employer may ask for such witness or evidence as may be deemed relevant for establishing his identity or maintainability of his claim, as the case may be. In that case, the time limit specified for issuance of notices under clause (i) of sub-rule (2) shall be operative with effect from the date such witness or evidence, as the case may be, called for by the employer is furnished to the employer.
(iv) A notice in Form VIII shall be served on the applicant either by personal service after taking receipt or by registered post with acknowledgement due or electronically.
(v) A notice under sub-section (2) of Section 56 shall be in Form VIII
(3) Mode of payment of gratuity.—The gratuity payable under the Code shall be paid through Demand Draft or by crediting in the bank account of the eligible employee, nominee or legal heir, as the case may be:
(4) Application to competent authority for direction under clause (b) of sub-section (5) of Section 56—
(l) if an employer—
(a) refuses to accept a nomination under sub-rule (1) of Rule 19 or to entertain an application sought to be filed under sub-rule (1) or
(iii) application under clause (i) of sub-rule (4) and other documents relevant to such an application shall be presented in person to the competent authority or shall be sent by registered post acknowledgement due or electronically.
(5) Procedure for dealing with application for direction.—(a) on receipt of an application under sub-rule (4), the competent authority shall, by issuing a notice in Form X, by electronically or registered post acknowledgment due or in person call upon the applicant as well as the employer to appear before him on a specified date, time and place, either by himself or through his authorized representative together with all relevant documents and witnesses, if any.
(b) any person desiring to act on behalf of an employer or employee, nominee or legal heir, as the case may be, shall present to the competent authority a letter of authority from the employer or the person concerned, as the case may be, on whose behalf he seeks to act together with a written statement explaining his interest in the matter and praying for permission to act. The competent authority shall record thereon an order either according his approval or specifying, in the case of refusal to grant the permission prayed for, the reasons for the refusal.
(c) a party appearing by an authorized representative shall be bound by the acts of the representative.
(d) after completion of hearing on the date fixed under clause (a), or after such further evidence, examination of documents, witnesses, hearing and inquiry, as may be deemed necessary, the competent authority shall record his finding as to whether any amount is payable to the applicant under the Code. A copy of the finding shall be given to each of the parties.

Provided that an order under clause (e) of sub-rule (5) may, on good cause being shown within thirty days of the said order, be reviewed and the application reheard after giving not less than fourteen days' notice to the opposite party of the date fixed for rehearing of the application: Provided further that the time limit for disposal of application for direction shall not exceed ninety days from the date of filing of the application before the Competent Authority. In case of non-appearance by either of the parties, a maximum of three opportunities may be given before disposal of the application.

(6) Place and time of hearing.—The sittings of the competent authority shall be held at such times and at such places as he may fix and he shall inform the parties of the same in such manner as he thinks fit.
(7) Administration of oath.—The competent authority may authorize a clerk of his office to administer oaths for the purpose of making affidavits.

(9) Service of summons or notice.—(a) subject to the provisions of clause (b), any notice, summons, process or order issued by the competent authority may be served either personally or by registered post acknowledgement due or electronically or in any other manner as prescribed under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Central Act 5 of 1908).
(11) Direction for payment of gratuity.—If a finding is recorded under clause (d) sub-rule (5) that the applicant is entitled to payment of gratuity under the Code, the competent authority shall issue a notice to the employer concerned in Form XI electronically or registered post acknowledgment due or in person specifying the amount payable (including interest due, if any, under sub-section (4) of Section 56 of the Code) and directing payment thereof to the applicant under intimation to the competent authority within thirty days from the date of the receipt of the notice by the employer. A copy of the notice shall be endorsed to the applicant employee, nominee or legal heir, as the case may be.
(12) Appeal.—(a) the Memorandum of appeal under sub-section (B) of Section 56 of the Code shall be submitted to the appellate authority with a copy thereof to the opposite party and the competent authority either through delivery in person or under registered post acknowledgement due or electronically.
(b) the Memorandum of appeal shall contain the facts of the case, the decision of the competent authority, the grounds of appeal and the relief sought.
(c) there shall be appended to the Memorandum of appeal a certified copy of the finding of the competent authority and direction for payment of gratuity.
1. (1) Complaint and Appeal.—(1) Complaint, -(a) A complaint under sub-section (1) of Section 72 shall be made in writing in Form XIV as the case may be.

Provided that the time limit for disposal of complaint shall not exceed ninety days from the date of filing of complaint. In case of non-appearance by either of the parties, a maximum of three opportunities may be given before disposal of the complaint.

(2) Appeal.—(a) An appeal against the decision of the Inspector-cum-Facilitator under sub-section (2) of Section 72, shall lie with the competent authority.
(d) Taking into account the documents, the evidence produced before him and the facts presented to him or ascertained by him, the prescribed authority shall give his decision within a period of ninety days from filing of the application before him. In case of non-appearance by either of the parties, a maximum of three opportunities may be given before disposal of the appeal.
(3) Authority to whom an appeal may be preferred:
(a) by the employer, on the ground that since the right to compensation was determined, the employee's wages have increased:
(c) by the employee, on the ground that the employer, having commenced to pay compensation, has ceased to pay the same, notwithstanding the fact that there has been no change in the employee's condition such as to warrant such cessation;
(d) either by the employer or by the employee, on the ground that the determination of the rate of compensation for the time being in force was obtained by fraud or undue influence or other improper means;
1. Class of employers and the form of notice-book.—Every employer to which the Code applies, shall maintain a notice book in accordance with sub-section (4) of Section 82 in Form XVI.

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397. Manner in which matters may be dealt with by or before a competent authority: — (1) On receipt of the application, the competent authority shall exercise jurisdiction as per the parameters specified in clause (a), (b) and (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 92. adduction as per the parameters specified in clause (a), (b) and (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 72.

(2) If it appears to the competent authority on receiving the application that it should be presented to another competent authority, he shall return it to the applicant

(2) If it appears to the competent authority on receiving the application that it should be presented to another competent authority, he shall return it to the applicant after endorsing upon it the date of the presentation and return, the reason for returning it and designation of the competent authority to whom it should be presented.
(3) If at any stage of the case it appears to the competent authority the application should be entertained by another competent authority, he shall send file of the There is no visible text in the image provided. The image appears to be blank or contain only a white background with no discernible characters, symbols, or formatting. Therefore, no text can be extracted.
(2) Incidental Costs.— (i) Any party to the dispute who desires to get certified copies of decision, decree or other document, may get the same on payment of cost at

CHAPTER VII

(i) decree obtained by the Board could not be executed successfully for want of sufficient assets of the defaulting employer: or
(a) the Official Liquidator in the event of factories or establishments having gone into liquidation: or

CHAPTER IX

CHAPTER X (RECORDS)

(b) The employer may enter in the register of women employees such other particulars as may be required for any other purpose of the Code.
(2)(a) The records to be maintained for the purposes of Chapter V of the Code and the rules framed there under shall be preserved for a period of three years from the date of their preparation.

(b) The employer of every establishment in which employees are employed, shall prepare and maintain record and registers as per the record and registers to be maintained under the Code on Wages 2019 and the rules framed thereunder. Provided that during inspection, the Inspector-cum-Facilitator may require the production of accounts, books, register and other documents maintained in electronic form or otherwise. Explanation.— (a) For the purposes of this sub-rule, the expression 'electronic form' shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (r) of Section 2 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act 21 of 2000).
(3) The Compounding Officer shall issue a composition certificate in Part IV of Form XXIII within ten days of receipt of the composition amount, to such person from whom such amount has been received in satisfaction of the composition notice.
(4) If a person so noticed fails to deposit the composition amount within the prescribed time, the prosecution shall be instituted before the competent court for the offence in respect of which the compounding notice was issued, against such person.
(5) Composition after institution of prosecution. — (a) The court may compound any compoundable offence at any time after filing of a complaint under Section 138 of the Code.
(b) The provisions of Section 320 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 shall apply to such compositions.
(b) The employer in every establishment in private sector or every establishment pertaining to any class or category of establishments in private sector shall, before filling up any vacancy in any employment in that establishment, report that vacancy or cause to be reported to such Career Centre from such date as may be specified in the notification by the Government.
(c) The Government shall provide for mechanism (including digital) for receipt of vacancies reported by the employers, Career Centre to which the vacancies are reported, would provide a unique vacancy reporting number for the vacancy reported and convey it to the employer in writing, through email or digitally or through any other such media immediately but in any case not later than three working days from the date of receipt of reporting of vacancies. Explanation.— (1) Establishment in public sector means an establishment owned, controlled or managed by,—
(i) the Government:
(iv) a local authority.
(2) Type of vacancies and respective Career Centre for reporting of vacancies—
(a) The following are the types of vacancies, namely—
(i) Vacancies which an employer may desire to be circulated to the Career Centres outside the State or Union Territory in which the establishment is situated shall be reported to such Career Centre as may be specified by the State Government by notification.
(c) Any change in the particulars already furnished to the Career Centre under clause (a), shall be reported in writing or through official email or digitally, as the case may be, to the specified Career Centre.
(4) Time limit in the reporting of vacancies.—Vacancies, required to be reported to the Career Centre, shall be reported at least fifteen days before the last date of receipt of the applications of the prospective candidates for purpose of appointment or taking interview or test against the vacancies reported.
(l) total number of employees (regular, contractual or fixed term employment) on 31st March of every year;
(v) approximate number of vacancies likely to occur during the next financial year.
(b) The Government may by notification; require that from such date as may be specified in the notification, the employer in every establishment in private sector or every establishment pertaining to any class or category of establishment in private sector shall maintain records manually or electronically or digitally about
(i) total number of employees (regular, contractual or fixed term employment) on 31st March of every year:
(iii) occupational details of its employees on 31st March of every year:
(8) Levy of penalty under the Chapter XIII of the Code.—The Director of Employment or an officer of equivalent or above rank, controlling the work of Career Centres, of the Government shall be the competent authority to approve institution or sanction the institution of levy of penalty for an offence under the Code as mentioned in Section 133.
(iv) amount received for implementation of the scheme notified by the Government of India; Provided that any order issued or any action taken under the aforesaid rules and regulations so repealed, shall be deemed to have been issued or taken under the corresponding provisions of these rules. The Authority. I........, the undersigned, employee of............ (Name and full address of the establishment) Signature of an Attester in case the person is not able to sign and affixes thumb impression.

Form I

[See Rule 17(2)(i)] In the Employees, Insurance Court at Applicant Against Signature of Applicant Date (verification by the applicant) The statement of facts contained in this application is to the best of my knowledge and belief, rue and correct. Date See Rule 17(2)(iv) | 1 | Date of presentation of application | | | --- | --- | --- | | 2 | No of proceedings | | | 3 | Name | Applicant | | 4 | Description | | | 5 | Place of residence | | | 6 | Particulars | opposite party | | 7 | Amount of value, if any | | | 8 | Place of residence | Claim | | 9 | Particulars | | | 10 | Amount or value, if any | | | 11 | When the cause of action accured | | | 12 | Day of parties to appear | appearances | | 13 | Applicant | | | 14 | Opposite-party | | | 15 | Date | final |

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FORM IV

1. Shri/Shrimati/Kumari _____________ whose particulars are given in the statement below, hereby nominate the person(s) mentioned below to receive the gratuity payable after my death as also the gratuity standing to my credit in the event of my death before that amount has become payable, or having become payable has not been paid and direct that the said amount of gratuity shall be paid in proportion indicated against the name(s) of the nominee(s). 4 (a) My father/mother/parents is/are not dependent on me.

NOMI NEE(S)

| Name in full with full address of nominee(s) | Relationship with the Employee | Age of nominee | Proportion by Which the gratuity will be shared | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | | 1. | | | | | 2. | | | | | 3. | | | | | 4. | | | |

1. Name of the employee in full.
1. Permanent address Village, sub-division Date. signature/thumb-impression of the employee. Declaration by witness

Certificate by the employer Certified that the particulars that of the above nomination have been verified and recorded in the establishment. Employer's reference no., If any. Signature of the employer/officer authorized Designation Received the duplicate copy of nomination in form ‘f’ filed by me and duty certified by the employer.

Fresh Nomination

To Give her name or description of the establishment with full address.)

1. sr/srimati...................................................................................(name in full here) whose particulars are given in the statement below, have acquired a family within the meaning of sub-section (33) of Section 2 of the code with effect from the....................(date here). In the matter indicated below and therefore nominate a fresh person(s) mentioned below to receive the gratuity payable after my death as also the gratuity standing to my credit in the event of my death before that amount has become payable or having become payable has not been paid, direct that the said amount of gratuity shall be paid in proportion indicated against the name(s) of the nominee(s).

I hereby certify the person(s) nominated is/are member(s) of my family within the meaning of sub-section (33) of Section 2 of the code.

1. (a) my father/mother/parents is/are not dependent on me. | Name in full with address of nominee(s) | Relationship with the employee | Age of nominee | Proportion by which the gratuity will be shared | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1. Sex.
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FORM VI

[See Rule 19(2)(4)]

STATEMENT

1. Sex.
1. Religion.
1. Whether unmarried/married/widow/widower.
1. Department/Branch/Section where employed.
1. Address in full. Date. Note

FORM VI I

[See Rule 20(1)(i) and (ii) and (iii)] (Strike out the words not applicable) Necessary particulars relating to my appointment are given in the statement below.

1. Name of employee in full. (if, the gratuity is claimed by an employee)
a. Marital status of employee(unmarried/married/widow/widower)
b. Address in full of employee or
d. Address in full of nominee/legal heir
1. Department/Branch/Section where last employed
1. Post held by employee.
1. Date of appointment.
1. Total wages last drawn by the employee.
1. Total gratuity payable to the employee/share of gratuity claimed by a nominee/legal heir. Yours faithfully. Signature/Thumb-impression of the

FORM VIII

Notice for Payment/Rejecting claim of Gratuity (Strike out the words not applicable) To,

(b) Date of termination/superannuation/resignation/disability/death.
(c) Total period of service of the employee concerned: years months.
(₹) Amount payable: Place: Signature of the Employer/ Date: authorized officer.

FORM IX

[(See Rule 20(4)(i)(c))] Application for Direction Before the Competent Authority for Chapter V under the Code on Social Security, 2020 Application No. (Name in full of the applicant with full address) AND (Name in full of the employer concerned with full address) The applicant is an employee of the above-mentioned employer/a nominee of late an employee of the above-mentioned employer/a legal heir of late _____________ and employee of the abovementioned employer, and is entitled to payment of gratuity under Section 53 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 on account of his/ her own/afroesaid employee’s superannuation on... (date)/his own retirement/afroesaid employees’ resignation on... (date) completion of years of continuous service/his/ her own/afroesaid employees’ total disablement with effect from (date) due to accident/disease death of afroesaid employee on... _____________

3. The applicant submits that there is a dispute on the matter (specify the dispute).
1. The applicant furnishes the necessary particulars in the annexure hereto and prays that the Competent Authority may be pleased to determine the amount of gratuity payable to the petitioner and direct the above-mentioned employer to pay the same to the petitioner.
1. The applicant declares that the particulars furnished in the annexure hereto are true and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief. Date: Signature/Thumb impression of the applicant.

ANNEXURE

1. Name and address in full of the employee
1. Marital status of the employee (unmarried/married/widow/widower)
1. If the employee is dead, date and cause thereof
1. Evidence/witness in support of death of the employee
1. Evidence/witness in support of being a legal heir if a legal heir
1. Percentage of gratuity payable to the applicant as nominee/legal heir Signature/Thumb-impression of the applicant Place: Date: FORM X

[(See Rule 20(5)(a) & Rule 20(8))]

Notice for Appearance before the Competent

Authority/Summon (Strike out the words not applicable) To, (Name and address of the employer/applicant) ...... day of ........... 20... at 'O' clock in the forenoon/afternoon in support of/to answer the allegation; and as the day fixed for your appearance is appointed for final disposal of the application, you must be prepared to produce on that day all the witnesses upon whose evidence, and the documents upon which you intend to rely in support of your allegation/defence. List of documents

2.
1. so on Competent Authority under the Code on Social Security Code, 2020
1. The summons shall be issued in duplicate. The duplicate is to be signed and returned by the persons served before the date fixed. FORM XI [(See Rule 20(11) and Rule 20(12)(h)] Notice for Payment of Gratuity as Determined by Competent/Appellate Authority (Strike out the words not applicable) To, (Name and address of employer)
1. Whereas Shri/Smt./Kumari of an employee_________________________(address) under you/a nominee(s)/legal heir(s) of late an employee under you, filed an application under Section 56 of the Code on Social Security, 2020, before me; or Whereas a notice was given to you on requiring you to make payment of Rs. _______________ Rupees to Shri/Smt./Kumari _______________ as gratuity under the Code on Social Security, 2021. Copy to:
1. The Applicant-He is advised to contact the employer for collecting payment.
1. The Appellate Authority if applicable. FORM XII [See Rule 20(13)] Application for Recovery of Gratuity Before the Competent Authority for Chapter V under the Social Security Code, 2020. (Name in full of the employer/Trust/Insurer concerned with full address)

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2. Name of Establishment:
1. Location and Address of the Establishment:
c. Total Number of Inter-State Migrant workers employed:
1. Ownership Type/Sector:
1. Activity as per National Industrial Classification (NIC):
1. Details of Selected NIC Code:
1. Name & Address of Employer/Occupier/Owner/Agent/Chief Executive—
1. Father's/Husband's Name of the Employer:
1. Email Address, Telephone& Mobile No:
C. Manager/Agent Details
1. Full name & Address of Manager/Agent or person responsible for supervision and control of the Establishment:
1. Address of Manager/Agent:
1. Email Address, Telephone& Mobile No:
E. Others Details:— Signature/E-sign/digital sign of employer Date: — Place: FORM XIV [See Rule 23(1)(a)] Complaint to the Inspector-cum-Facilitator

The Inspector-cum-Facilitator (Under The Code on Social Security, 2020) Sir.

____________ (name of the women) employed in (name and full address of the establishment) or I, (name), a person nominated under Section 62 or by a legal representative of, (name of the women) employed in (name and full address of the establishment) who has fulfilled the conditions laid down in the code on Social Security 2020, and the rules thereunder, entitled to Rs. ____________ being maternity benefit/ or Rs. ____________ being the medical bonus and/or Rs. ____________ being wages for leave due under Section 65 but the same has been improperly withheld by the employer/discharged or dismissed during or on account of her absence from work in accordance with the provisions of this chapter VI of code on social Security, 2020. You are therefore requested, to direct the employer to pay the amount to me/to set aside the discharge or dismissal done by the employer Signature or thumb impression of the Woman/nominee/legal representative Date................ Signature of an Attester in case the woman/ nominee/legal representative is unable to sign and affixes thumb impression. Full address of the women/nominee/legal representative. FORM XV Appeal The Authority. Sr. Date........... FORM XVI (Notice Book of the Accidents) [See Rule 26]

© 2026 EBC Publishing Pvt. Ltd., Lucknow. Name of the Establishment. | Date of accidents | Short detail of Accident | Name of the injured person | Whether accident Resulted In death | Whether accident Resulted in total disablement | Whether accident Resulted in impartial disablement | Whether accident Resulted in temporary disablement | Amount of Compensation paid to employee or his dependent | Amount of Compensation deposited to Competent Authority | Date of payment or deposit of Compensation | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |

FORM XVI

[See Rule 28]

2. The circumstances relating to the death of the employee/employees were as under: —
c. Place where the accident occurred.
e. Cause of the accident.
1. I am responsible for payment of compensation.
b. Age of the employee
c. Wages of the employee
1. The establishment is not responsible for payment of compensation due to reasons mentioned below (Signature and designation of person making the statement) Name:

FORM XVIII

[See Rule 29] It is hereby submitted that on the _________________ day of 20____, personal injury was caused to _________________ residing at _________________ by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment in ________. The said injury has resulted in permanent disablement to the said workman of the following nature, namely:— | Rs. ........................ | on ........................ | Rs. ........................ | . on | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Rs. ........................ | on ........................ | Rs. ........................ | . on | | Rs. ........................ | on ........................ | Rs. ........................ | . on | It is further submitted that the employer of the said employee has agreed to pay, and the said employee has agreed to accept, the sum of Rs. in full settlement of all and every claim under the Code on Social Security, 2020 in receipt of the disablement stated above and all disablement now manifest. It is therefore requested that this memorandum be duly recorded. Dated _______________ 20 ___________ Signature of employer Witness Signature or employee The money has been paid and this receipt signed in my presence. Witness Note— This form may be varied to suit special cases, e.g. Injury by occupational disease, agreement when employee is under legal disability, etc.

FORM XVIII-A

[See Rule 29(1)] Memorandum of Agreement It is hereby submitted that on the _______________ day of 20 personal injury was caused to _______________ residing at by accident arising out of said in the course of employment in The said injury has resulted in temporary disablement to the said employee, who is at present in receipt of wages amounting to Rs. __________ per month/no wages.

SCC Online Web Edition, © 2026 EBC Publishing Pvt. Ltd. Page 14 Wednesday, June 17, 2026 SCC Online Web Edition: https://www.scconline.com © 2026 EBC Publishing Pvt. Ltd., Lucknow. Note— An application to register and agreement can be presented under the signature of one party: provided that the other party has agreed to the terms. But both signatures should be appended, whenever possible. In accordance with the above agreement, I have this day received the sum of Rs ............ The said employee has, prior to the date of the agreement, received the following payments, namely:— In accordance with the above agreement, I have this day received the sum Dependent(s) Witness [See Rule 29(5)] Register of Agreement for year 20 ___________ | Sr. No. | Date of agreement | Date of registration | Employer | Employee | Initial of competent authority | Reference to orders of rectifying the register | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | FORM XXI [(See Rule 39(1)(a))] REGISTER OF WOMEN EMPLOYEES Name of establishment

1. Serial Number
1. Name of woman and her father's (or, if married, husband's) name.
1. Date of appointment.
1. Nature of work.
1. Dates with month and year in which she is employed, laid off and not employed.
1. Date on which the woman gives notice under Section 62.
1. Date of discharge/dismissal, if any.
1. Date of production of proof of pregnancy under Section 62.
1. Date of production of proof of delivery/miscarriage/Medical Termination of pregnancy/tubectomy operation/death/adoption of child.
1. Date with the amount of maternity benefit paid in advance of expected delivery.
1. Date with the amount of subsequent payment of maternity benefit.
1. Date with the amount of bonus, if paid, under Section 64.
1. Date with the amount of wages paid on account of leave under Section 65(1) & 65(3)
1. Date with the amount of wages paid on account of leave under Section 65(2) and period of leave granted.
1. Name of the person nominated by the woman under Section 62.
1. If the woman dies, the date of her death, the name of the person to whom maternity benefits and/or other amount was paid, the amount thereof, and the date of payment.
1. If the woman dies and the child survives, the name of the person to whom the amount of maternity benefit was paid on behalf of the child and the period for which it was paid.

FORM XXI

[(See Rule 39(3)) Unified Annual Return A. General Part (a) Name of the establishment Address of the establishment: Town. .District. State .pin code. (b) Name of the employer Address of the employer: House No./Flat No. Street No./Plot No. Town. .District. .State. pin code. E-mail ID. Telephone Number. .Mobile number (c) Name of the manager or person responsible for supervision and control of establishment Address: House No./Flat No. .Street No./Plot No. Town. .District. .Pin code. E-mail ID. .Telephone Number. Mobile number B. Employer's Registration/Licence number under the Codes mentioned in column (2) of the table below: S. No. Name Registration If yes (Registration No.) | S. No. | Name | Registration | If yes (Registration No.) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 01. The Code on Occupational Safety Health and working 2 The Code on Social Security 2020. C. Details of Employer, Contractor and Contract Labour: 06. Name of the Manager or Agent (in case D. Working hours and weekly rest day F. Wage rates (Category Wise): G. (a) Details of Payments. (b) Number of workers who were granted leave with wages during the year | Sl. No. | During the year | Number of workers | Granted leave with wages | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sl. No. | Nature of various welfare amenities provided | Statutory (specify the statute) | | --- | --- | --- | | I. Maternity Benefit under the Code on Social Security, 2020: | | | --- | --- | | (a) | Details of establishment, medical and Para-medical staff: | | 01 | Date of opening of establishment | | 02 | Date of closing, if close | | 03 | Name of Medical Officer | | 03(i) | Qualification of Medical Officer | | 03(ii) | Is Medical Officer at (the mines or circus) ? | | 03(iii) | If a part time, how often does he/she pay visit to establishment ? | | 03(iv) | Is there any Hospital? | | 03(v) | If so, how many beds are provided? | | 03(vi) | Is there a lady Doctor? | | 03(vii) | If so, what is her qualification? | | 03(viii) | Is there a qualified mid-wife? | | 03(ix) | Has any crèche been provided? | (b) Leave Granted under the Code on Social Security, 2020

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Declaration

It is to certify that the above information is true and correct and also I certify that I have complied with the all provisions of Labour Laws applicable to my establishment. Sign. Here Place

FORM XXIII

Part I

[See Rule 40(1)]

Notice to the Employer who committed an offence for the first time for compounding of offence under sub-section (1) of Section 138 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 Notice No. Dates: To, This is to inform you that your establishment M/s ___________ was inspected by Inspector-cum-Facilitator on Dt: ___________ at ___________. On the basis of records and documents produced before me, the undersigned has reasons to believe that you, being the employer of the establishment M/s ___________ (Registration No.: ___________) have committed offence for the violation of provision of the Code on Social Security 2020 or the Schemes or the Rules or the Regulations framed there under as per the details given below: | 1. | Name of the Person: | | --- | --- | | 2. | Name and Address of the Establishment: | | 3. | Registration No of the Establishment: | | 4. | Particulars of the offence: | | 5. | Provisions of the Code/Scheme/Rules/Regulations under which the offence i committed: | | 6. | Compounding amount required to be paid towards composition of the offence | | 7. | Name and Details of Account for depositing the Amount specified in Column |

PART-I

In view of the above, and as per provisions of sub-section (1) of Section 138 (1) of Rule 28 you have an option to pay the above-mentioned amount within fifteen days from the date of issue of this notice and return the application duly filled in Part – III of this notice. The compounding amount mentioned in Column 6 of Part 1 of this notice can be deposited in the account mentioned in column 7 of Part 1 of this notice through treasury challan or electronically on the designated web portal of the Government of Chandigarh as the case may be. In case the said amount is not paid within the specified time, necessary action for filing of prosecution shall be initiated without giving any further opportunity in this regard. (Signature of the Compounding Officer)

Part II

Form XXIII

[See rule-40(2)]

APPLICATION UNDER SUB-SECTION (4) OF SECTION 138 FOR COMPOUNDING OF OFFENCE

To, Compounding Officer, Kindly refer to your notice no _________________ dated I/we hereby applying for composition of Offence. I have deposited Rs _________________/- as the amount of Composition by depositing through Treasury Challan in the account as per column 7 of Part 1 of the notice No _________________ Dated: ____________ or electronically on the designated web portal of the U.T. Chandigarh. Kindly accept my application and close the proceeding under the Code. Dated: Enclosure: The Treasury Challan/Payment receipt of electronic Payment. (Signature) Name of the Applicant

(1) Name of the establishment:
(2) Address of Establishment :

Part IV

Form XXIII

Composition Certificate

[See Rule 40(3)]

Ref: Notice No. Date: This is to certify that the offence under section of the Code and Rule. in respect of which Notice No. Dated: was issued to Sh. _______________ (Applicant), the employer of M/s _______________ (name and Registration Number of establishment) has been compounded on account of remission of full amount of Rs.(Rupees) towards the composition of offences to the satisfaction of the said Notice. (Signature) Name and Designation of the Officer Date: Place:

FORM XXIV

[See Rule 41(3)(b)]

Form for Reporting Vacancies to Career Centres (Separate forms to be used for each type of posts)

1 Particulars of the employer: Name:

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2. Particulars of the Indenting Officer: Name: Designation: Telephone No. : Mobile No. Email address:
1. Particulars of vacancy(les): Essential Desirable/Preferable
(a) Designation/nomenclature of the vacancy(ies) to be filled
(c) Qualifications/Skills required (educational, technical, experience)
(i) Educational Qualifications
(i) Educational Qualifications (ii) Technical Qualifications
(iii) Skills
(iv) Experience
(d) Age Limits, If any (Age as on last date of application)
(e) Preferences (such as Ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities, women, etc) if any
(f) duration of employment
(i) 3-6 months Number of posts
(iii) 6-12 months
(iii) 12 months and more
1. Category
(a) Scheduled Caste Total By Priority
(b) Scheduled Tribe candidates
(c) OBC

(Applicable for

(d) EWS Central
(e) Ex-Serviceman
(7) Persons with disabilities (pwd) vacancies)
(g) Women
(h) Others(specify)
1. Pay and Allowances.
1. Place of work (Name of the town/village (Mention Name, designation, email id, address, telephone No., website address in case of online) (Through Career Centre, Placement Agency, self-management, any other mode(specify))
1. Would like to prefer submission of list of eligible candidates registered with Career Centre
1. Date of receipt of Vacancies
1. NIC Code of the establishment/
1. NCO Code of the post
1. Unique Vacancy ID(number) Signature, Name& Designation of Authorized Signatory of Career Centre with seal & date NOTE:
1. Career Centre to which the vacancies are reported, would provide a unique vacancy reporting number for the vacancy reported and convey it to the employer in writing, through email or digitally or through any other such media immediately but in any case not later than 3 working days from the date of receipt of reporting of vacancies.
1. An employer, if advertises that vacancy in any media or makes recruitment through any agency or any other mode, may invariably quote that unique vacancy reporting number in that advertisement or recruitment process.
1. Any change in the particulars already furnished to the Career Centre, shall be reported in writing or through valid official email or digitally (including through a portal) as the case may be, to the appropriate Career Centre. FORM XXV [See Rule 40(6)] Form EIR (Employment Information Return) Yearly Return to be submitted to the Career Centre (Regional) for the Year ended.......... The following information is required to be submitted under the Code on Social Security (Chapter XIII — Employment Information &Monitoring) 2020

| Name & Address of the Employer | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Whether — Head Office | | | | Branch Office | | | | Type of Establishment (Public/Private Sector) | | | | Nature of business/Principal activity | | | | Establishment Registration No. under the Code | | | | 1. (a) EMPLOYMENT Total number of manpower of establishment including working proprietors/partners//contingent paid and contractual workers, out-sourced workers excluding part-time workers and apprentices. (The figures should include every person whose wage or salary is paid) | | | | Category | On the last working day of the previous Year | On the last working day of the Year under report | | MEN | | | | WOMEN | | | Name & Address of the Employer

(a) EMPLOYMENT Total number of manager
(a) EMI Ec Total number Total number of manpower of establishment workers and apprentices. (The figures should workers and apprentices. (The figur

Category MEN MEN WOMEN

# 1. Introduction

This document provides an overview of the project's goals, scope, and timeline.

## 1.1 Objectives

- Define the project's primary goals.
- Identify key stakeholders.
- Establish success metrics.

## 1.2 Scope

The project will focus on the following areas:
- Development of core features.
- Integration with existing systems.
- User testing and feedback.

## 1.3 Timeline

| Phase        | Start Date | End Date   |
|--------------|------------|------------|
| Planning     | 2023-01-01 | 2023-02-15 |
| Development  | 2023-02-16 | 2023-06-30 |
| Testing      | 2023-07-01 | 2023-08-15 |
| Deployment   | 2023-08-16 | 2023-09-30 |

> Note: All dates are subject to change based on project progress.

# 2. Methodology

The project will follow an Agile development methodology, with sprints lasting two weeks. Each sprint will include:

- Planning meetings.
- Daily stand-ups.
- Sprint reviews.
- Retrospectives.

## 2.1 Tools

- Version control: Git
- Project management: Jira
- Communication: Slack

## 2.2 Roles

- Project Manager
- Development Team
- QA Engineers
- UX/UI Designers

# 3. Risks and Mitigation

| Risk                     | Impact | Mitigation Strategy         |
|--------------------------|--------|-----------------------------|
| Resource Constraints     | High   | Cross-functional team      |
| Scope Creep              | Medium | Change control process     |
| Technical Debt           | High   | Regular code reviews       |

# 4. Conclusion

This document outlines the foundational elements of the project. All team members are expected to review and approve this plan before commencement.

> Final approval: [To be filled by project manager]

WOM WOMEN

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Other (Transgender) TOTAL: PWD (persons with out disabilities) of above total EIR Continued | Occured | Reported | | Filled | Source (Career Centre/NCS Portal/Govt. Recruiting Agencies/Private Placement Organisations/others) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Career Centre (Regional) | Career Centre (Central) | | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | As per provisions of Code on Social Security, 2020(Chapter XIII) and Rules made there under 3. MANPOWER SHORTAGES: Vacancies/posts remained unfilled because of shortage of suitable applicants. | Name of the occupation or designation of the post | Number of unfilled | Skill/qualifications vacancies/posts Essential (educational/technical/experience) prescribed | Desirable | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | (Please list any other occupations also for which this establishment had any difficulty in obtaining suitable applicants recently.) 4. Estimated Manpower Requirement by Occupational Classification during the next calendar year (Please give below the number of employees in each occupation separately). | Occupation | Number of employees Please give as far as possible approximate number of vacancies in each occupation you are likely to fill during the next financial year due to retirement expansion/re-organization | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Description | Men | Women | Others (transgender) | Total PWD (persons with disabilities) out of total | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | * Total | | | | |

In the column (description) -Use exact terms such as Engineer (Mechanical), Assistant Director (Metallurgist); Research Officer (Economist); Supervisor (Tailoring), Inspector (Sanitary), Superintendent (Office), Manager (Sales), Manager (Accounts), Executive (Marketing), Data Entry Operator so on. Signature, Name & Designation of authorised Signatory of establishment/employer with seal & date

1. This return is to be rendered to the Career Centre (Regional) within 30 days after the end of the financial year concerned by establishments/employers vide their obligation under the Code on Social Security, 2020 (Chapter XIII-Employment Information and Monitoring).
1. The main purpose in obtaining the information from employers is to know (i) the vacancies/employment opportunities available; (ii) type of personnel who are in short supply; and (iii) future job opportunities for providing vocational guidance to the jobseekers and connecting them with the employers. This is helpful in ascertaining the skill needs also. Employers too will be able to call on the Career Centres for getting suitable candidates as per their requirements.

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Chandigarh Code on Social Security Rules

Full rule text

CHANDIGARH AMINI STRATION

DRAFT RULES

CHAPTER-II

EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COURT

CHAPTER VII

CHAPTER IX

CHAPTER X (RECORDS)

Form I

FORM IV

NOMI NEE(S)

Fresh Nomination

FORM VI

STATEMENT

FORM VI I

FORM VIII

FORM IX

ANNEXURE

FORM XVI

FORM XVIII

FORM XVIII-A

Declaration

FORM XXIII

Part I

[See Rule 40(1)]

PART-I

Part II

Form XXIII

[See rule-40(2)]

APPLICATION UNDER SUB-SECTION (4) OF SECTION 138 FOR COMPOUNDING OF OFFENCE

Part IV

Form XXIII

Composition Certificate

[See Rule 40(3)]

FORM XXIV

[See Rule 41(3)(b)]

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