Compounding offences under the Code on Social Security assigned to labour officers across defined regional jurisdictions.
Appointment of officers for compounding offences under Chapter V and Chapter VI of the Code on Social Security, 2020 is made by the Central Government under section 138 of the Code read with rule 54 of the Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026. The notification authorises specified Additional Chief Labour Commissioners (Central) and Deputy Chief Labour Commissioners (Central) as compounding officers for establishments where the Central Government is the appropriate Government. Each officer is assigned a defined territorial jurisdiction across India, States, Union Territories and specified districts.

Social security code enforcement officers appointed for chapters V and VI across central government establishments.
Officers are appointed under section 136(1) of the Code on Social Security, 2020 for Chapter V and Chapter VI in respect of establishments for which the Central Government is the appropriate Government. The notification identifies the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Additional Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), and the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), Assistant Labour Commissioner (Central) and Labour Enforcement Officer (Central) at headquarters and in all regions.

Recovery Officers appointed for arrears under the Social Security Code, with region-wise jurisdiction assigned across India.
Central Government appoints specified Regional Labour Commissioners (Central) as Recovery Officers for recovering arrears relating to Chapter V and Chapter VI of the Code on Social Security, 2020, for establishments where the Central Government is the appropriate Government. The notification assigns territorial jurisdiction region-wise, including full States, Union Territories and specified districts, and also covers any new districts formed out of the listed areas.

Inspector-cum-facilitator appointments under social security law expand inspection and facilitation powers for central establishments.
Appointment of specified Central Labour Ministry officers as Inspector-cum-Facilitators for Chapters V and VI of the Code on Social Security, 2020 in relation to establishments for which the Central Government is the appropriate Government. The notified officers include the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), the Additional Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), and the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), Assistant Labour Commissioner (Central) and Labour Enforcement Officer (Central) in the Headquarters office and in all regions.

Appellate authority designation under social security law assigns regional labour officers to hear section 56 appeals nationwide.
Designation of appellate authorities under the Code on Social Security, 2020 for hearing and disposing of appeals filed under section 56 in relation to establishments for which the Central Government is the appropriate Government. The Central Government appoints Deputy Chief Labour Commissioners (Central) as appellate authorities for Chapter V appeals within specified territorial jurisdictions across India, with several regions defined by States, Union Territories, or named districts. The notification creates a structured appellate framework by linking appeals to designated regional labour officers and defining their territorial competence with precision.

Competent authorities under social security law are assigned territorial jurisdiction across central government establishments nationwide.
Competent authorities are appointed for the purposes of Chapter V of the Code on Social Security, 2020 in relation to establishments for which the Central Government is the appropriate Government. The notification assigns specified Central labour officers, including Assistant Labour Commissioners and Regional Labour Commissioners, to defined territorial jurisdictions across States, Union Territories, and selected districts. The territorial framework includes whole-of-India jurisdiction for one set of officers and region-wise allocations with stated exclusions and extensions to any new districts formed out of the listed areas.

Prosecution sanction authority under social security law appointed for offences in Chapters V and VI.
The Central Government has appointed the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) and the Additional Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) as the authorities competent to grant sanction for prosecution of offences relating to Chapters V and VI of the Code on Social Security, 2020 for establishments under the Central Government's jurisdiction. The appointment is made under section 136(2) of the Code and is limited to sanction of prosecution within that statutory framework.

Competent authority appointments under the Code on Social Security allocate labour officers territorial jurisdiction for Chapter VI enforcement.
Competent authorities are appointed under section 2(16) of the Code on Social Security, 2020 for the purposes of Chapter VI in respect of establishments under the Central Government. The notification designates specified Central labour officers and assigns territorial jurisdiction across the States, Union territories and specified districts allotted to each office, including all-India jurisdiction for the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) establishment and region-wise jurisdiction for Regional and Assistant Labour Commissioners (Central).

Retrenchment notice authority is territorially allocated to specified labour officers across India under the Industrial Relations Code.
The Central Government specifies designated labour officers as the authority for the issue of notice of retrenchment under clause (c) of section 70 of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. The notification assigns territorial jurisdiction to the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Additional Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), and Deputy Chief Labour Commissioners (Central) across India, with region-wise allocations covering States, Union territories, districts, exclusions, and special territorial carve-outs for retrenchment notice issuance.

Compounding officer powers under social security law extended to specified insurance corporation officers for covered establishments.
The Central Government authorises specified Employees' State Insurance Corporation officers to exercise the powers of compounding officer under the Code on Social Security, 2020 read with the Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026. The authorisation applies from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and extends to all establishments covered by the provisions relating to Chapter IV.

Prosecution initiation authority under social security law assigned to designated officers within their territorial and functional jurisdictions.
Initiation of prosecution proceedings under the Code on Social Security, 2020 is regulated by notification of designated officers appointed under section 24(7). The Insurance Commissioner, Additional Commissioner, Regional Director Grade 'A'/Director, Regional Director Grade 'B'/Joint Director, Deputy Director and Assistant Director are notified for the purposes of section 137 within their respective territorial and functional jurisdictions.

Prosecution sanction powers under social security law extend to specified officers for offences under the Code and related rules.
The Central Government authorises specified officers of the Corporation to institute prosecution or accord sanction for prosecution under the Code on Social Security, 2020. The authorisation covers offences relating to Chapter IV and the rules, regulations or schemes made or framed thereunder, as well as offences relating to other provisions of the Code and the corresponding rules, regulations or schemes.

Delegation of legal representation powers enables designated Corporation officers to institute and defend proceedings for the Corporation.
Authority is conferred on specified officers of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation to institute suits and other legal proceedings in the name of the Corporation and to defend proceedings brought against it, wherever such proceedings are before courts, tribunals or other authorities specified under the Code on Social Security, 2020. The delegation operates for proceedings necessary in the interest of the Corporation and applies to both institution and defence of legal proceedings.

Recovery of damages powers delegated to specified employees' state insurance officers within assigned jurisdiction under the social security code.
Power is delegated under section 128 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 to specified officers of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation to exercise powers and perform functions relating to recovery of damages under Chapter IV of the Code within their assigned jurisdiction. The authorised officers must act in accordance with the Code and the rules and regulations made thereunder.

Simple interest on overdue social security dues fixed at twelve per cent per annum until actual payment.
Simple interest is specified for overdue contributions and other amounts payable under the Code on Social Security, 2020. An employer is liable to pay simple interest at twelve per cent per annum on any amount due under the Code from the date it becomes due until actual payment.

Inspector-cum-Facilitators appointed for social security inspections under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
The Central Government appoints specified officers as Inspector-cum-Facilitators under section 122 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 for Chapter IV and related provisions of the Code. The appointed officers are authorised to discharge duties under the Code and exercise powers under sub-section (6) in accordance with the inspection scheme referred to in sub-section (2) of that section. The notification lists the categories of officers covered by the appointment.

Medical treatment access scheme extends hospital facilities to registered beneficiaries outside the Employees' State Insurance Scheme framework.
Medical treatment and attendance are extended under the Other Beneficiaries and Members of Their Families Medical Facilities Scheme, 2026 to beneficiaries and their family members registered under any Central Government scheme other than the Employees' State Insurance Scheme. Registration requires a prescribed form and identity card, and entitled persons may access under-utilised Employees' State Insurance Hospitals. User charges notified by the Corporation, in consultation with the Central Government, are deemed contribution forming part of the Employees' State Insurance Fund.

Authentication of Employees' State Insurance Corporation orders assigned to designated officers under the social security code.
The Central Government has notified the officers authorised to authenticate orders and decisions of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation under the Code on Social Security, 2020. Authentication may be made by the Director General or other authorised officers of the Corporation, including the Insurance Commissioner, Additional Commissioner, Regional Director Grade 'A'/Director, Regional Director Grade 'B'/Joint Director, and Deputy Director. The notification establishes the authority structure for authentication within the Code.

Recovery Officer jurisdiction assigned to ESIC officers across multiple states and union territories under social security law.
The Central Government authorises specified Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation to exercise the powers of Recovery Officer under Chapter IV of the Code on Social Security, 2020, for establishments covered by that Chapter and for the Code's provisions relating to it. The notification assigns territorial jurisdiction to named regional and sub-regional offices across the States and Union territories listed in the Table, with each designated office empowered from the date of publication in the Official Gazette within the specified area.

Recognised medical practitioners under social security law include registered allopathic, ayurveda, and homoeopathy professionals.
Recognised medical practitioners are notified for the purposes of Chapter IV of the Social Security Code, 2020 and the related provisions of the Code. The notification includes persons with a recognised medical qualification registered with the National Medical Commission or a State Medical Council, as well as registered practitioners under the Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy regulatory bodies.