Notification under Section 136(1) of CoSS, 2020

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on May 8, 2026, authorizes specific officers of the Corporation to handle legal matters under the Code on Social Security, 2020. The primary purpose is to empower these officials to institute and defend suits or legal proceedings in the interest of the Corporation across various judicial platforms. The authorization is effective as of the date of publication. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Authority and Scope** * The notification is issued under the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 136 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 (36 of 2020). * Authorized officers are empowered to institute suits and other legal proceedings in the name of the Corporation and in its interest. * The authorization includes the power to defend the Corporation against proceedings instituted in all courts, tribunals, or other specified authorities, including those established under the Code. **Authorized Officials** The Central Government has authorized a wide range of officials to represent the Corporation, including: * **Senior Executives:** Director General, Medical Commissioner, Insurance Commissioner, and Additional Commissioner. * **Regional and Administrative Leadership:** Regional Director Grade ‘A’/Director, Regional Director Grade ‘B’/Joint Director, Deputy Director, and Assistant Director. * **Medical and Facility Management:** Deputy Medical Commissioner, Dean, Director (Medical), and Medical Superintendent. * **Field and Operational Officers:** Manager Grade-I, Inspector-cum-Facilitator, Social Security Officer, Manager Grade-II, and Superintendent of the Corporation. **Impact Analysis** **Designated Officials of the Corporation** **Impact** These individuals are now legally empowered to serve as official representatives of the Corporation in legal disputes. They hold the responsibility for initiating litigation to protect the Corporation’s interests and managing the defense in cases brought against it. **Action Required** Authorized officers must manage legal filings, appear before courts or tribunals, and ensure all legal actions taken in the name of the Corporation comply with the provisions of the Code on Social Security, 2020. **The Corporation** **Impact** The organization gains a defined hierarchy of personnel authorized to act on its behalf, ensuring that legal proceedings are not delayed due to lack of authorized representation. **Action Required** The Corporation must ensure these officials are briefed on their legal standing and have access to necessary legal resources to institute or defend proceedings effectively. **Courts, Tribunals, and Authorities** **Impact** Judicial and quasi-judicial bodies must recognize the listed officials as valid representatives of the Corporation in matters related to the Code. **Action Required** These bodies are required to acknowledge the standing of the specified officers in all relevant legal proceedings and suits initiated from the date of the notification.

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