Damages recovery authority extended to EPFO officers for employers covered under social security code provisions. Central Government authorises specified officers of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation to levy and recover damages from employers for establishments covered under Chapter III of the Code on Social Security, 2020. The authorised officers include the Central Provident Fund Commissioner, Additional Central Provident Fund Commissioner, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner and Enforcement Officer, with jurisdiction throughout India. The notification is issued under section 128 of the Code and supersedes the earlier notification on the same subject, subject to things done or omitted before supersession.