The Social Security Code 2021 - Applicable Provision Now

The said notification is limited to in force only the provision mentioned in section 142 of the Social Security Code which states -  Application of Aadhaar. Thus, the employees or unorganised workers must, to register as beneficiaries for social security benefits or avail other social security services, "establish his identity or, as the case may be, the identity of his family members or dependents through Aadhaar number”. Aadhaar mandatory for all workers to avail social security benefits

Section 142 - Application of Aadhaar

 (1) An employee or unorganised worker or any other person, as the case may be, for—

(a) registration as member or beneficiary; or 

(b) seeking benefit whether in kind, cash or medical sickness benefit or pension, gratuity or maternity benefit or any other benefit or for withdrawal of fund; or

(c) availing services of career centre; or

(d) receiving any payment or medical attendance as Insured Person himself or for his dependants,