The Kerala government notified the Draft Social Security Rules, 2021 in the gazette on 15 December 2021.
Applicability
Once in force, the Draft Rules will apply across the whole State of Kerala, effective from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. They will repeal seven existing regulations:
- Kerala Maternity Benefits Rules, 1964
- Kerala Payment of Gratuity Rules, 1973
- Kerala Workmen’s Compensation Rules, 1958
- Kerala Workmen’s Compensation (Schedule III Parts ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Occupational Diseases) Rules, 2001
- Workmen Compensation (Transfer of Money) Rules, 1935
- Workmen Compensation (Venue of Proceedings) Rules, 1996
- Kerala Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Rules, 2010
Compliances
The compliance forms for these rules are available here.