Competent authority appointments under social security code enable designated officers to implement gratuity provisions locally.

Section 58 empowers the appropriate Government to notify the appointment of an officer with prescribed qualifications as the competent authority to implement Chapter provisions on gratuity for specified areas; it allows the Government to allocate business among multiple authorities and authorises any competent authority to engage persons with special knowledge to assist in inquiries and decisions under the Chapter.

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