(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory rules and compliance mandates governing Supersession of Central Board or Corporation shall be enforced across all covered establishments throughout India.
(2) Every employer, establishment, or covered entity shall strictly adhere to the operational guidelines, contribution ceilings, registration schedules, and benefit disbursement standards specified under this section.
(3) Any default, failure to deposit contributions, or contravention of statutory mandates under this section shall be subject to recovery proceedings under Chapter XI and penalties under Chapter XII.
Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 14
Section 14 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 governs the appointment, hierarchical cadre structure, and service conditions of the officers of the Central Board, establishing the statutory authority of Central, Additional, Regional, and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners to exercise plenary quasi-judicial and recovery powers under Chapter III.
In any statutory inquiry before an Assistant or Regional Provident Fund Commissioner under Chapter III, legal counsel must first verify the officer's territorial and pecuniary jurisdiction under Section 14 gazette notifications. Ensure that all evidentiary requests (such as summoning contractor wage registers or attendance sheets) are submitted via formal applications citing Section 14 and Section 125 equivalent powers.