LEGAL & JUDICIAL

Notification of Authorised Officers and Competent Officers for Levy and Recovery of Damages under Social Security Code 2020

By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 31 Jul 2026

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This circular modifies the jurisdictional allocation for officers authorized to levy and recover damages under Sections 125 and 128 of the Code on Social Security, 2020. It establishes specific criteria based on subscriber strength (contributory UANs) to determine the competent officer for Regional, Special State, and District Offices. Existing cases remanded by courts or tribunals are to be reheard by the respective Regional Office heads. Proceedings involving establishments under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, are excluded from these new criteria. Officers-in-Charge are directed to reassign existing cases based on these parameters by August 7, 2026.

City

New Delhi

State

Delhi

purpose of issuance

To define jurisdictional allocation and competent authority for levying and recovering damages under the Social Security Code 2020 based on subscriber strength.

Most Important Details

The circular mandates that jurisdiction for levying damages under Sections 125 and 128 of the Social Security Code 2020 be exercised by officers at respective Regional/District offices based on subscriber strength (UANs). It provides a clear table mapping office types and subscriber counts to specific competent officers (RPFC-II, APFC, or EO). Existing cases must be reassigned by OICs by 2026-08-07. Establishments under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code are exempt from these new criteria.

Regards, Circular Express