The Code on Social Security, 2020 consolidates multiple labour laws to provide a comprehensive social security framework for all categories of workers. It aims to extend statutory benefits such as provident fund, insurance, gratuity, and welfare schemes in a uniform manner. To give effect to the Code, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has framed the Code on Social Security (UP) Rules, 2021. These Rules operationalize the Code by laying down procedures and compliance requirements within the State.
In Uttar Pradesh, the provisions of Chapter VIII are implemented in conjunction with the Uttar Pradesh Social Security Rules and administrative instructions issued by the State Government, ensuring collection, assessment, and utilisation of cess for construction workers’ welfare.
Applicability
The provisions of Chapter VIII (Sections 100 to 103) of the SS Code apply to every establishment which falls under the building and other construction work
Compliance Requirements under the Rules in Accordance with the Code
Time limit to pay cess (Section 101, Rule 79)
If an employer fails to pay the amount of cess payable under section 100, within sixty days of completion of the construction work or within such time as may be specified in the assessment order or thirty days from the date on which assessment order was made, whichever is earlier, such employer shall be liable to pay interest on the amount of cess, to be paid, at such rates as prescribed by Central Government under section 101 from the date on which such payment was due till such amount is actually paid
Where the approval of a construction work by a local authority is required, every application for such approval shall be accompanied by a crossed DD in favour of the U.P. Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board payable at Lucknow for an amount of cess payable at the notified rates on the estimated cost of construction. Provided that where the duration of the project or construction work exceeds one year, cess shall be paid within sixty days of completion of one year from the date of commencement of work and every year thereafter at the notified rates on the cost of construction incurred during the relevant period.
Penalty & Punishment
Failure to pay any amount of compensation to which an employee is entitled under this Code punishable with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees.
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