Question

    Which of the following laws is/are subsumed by the Code on Social Security, 2020?

            I.            Employees Provident Fund Act, 1952

          II.            Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.

        III.            Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.

    A 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The social security code replaces nine laws on social security, including the Employees’ Provident Fund Act, 19 of 52, and the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. Industrial Relations Code subsumes the Industrial Disputes Act, 1974, the Trade Unions Act, 1926; and Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.

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