Section 159: Rules to give effect to arrangements with other countries for the transfer of money paid as compensation.

Q: What does Section 159 of The Code on Social Security, 2020 (TCSS) deal with?

Section 159 TCSS pertains to "Rules to give effect to arrangements with other countries for the transfer of money paid as compensation.". It is part of the The Code on Social Security, 2020, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 159 of The Code on Social Security, 2020 (TCSS) governs rules to give effect to arrangements with other countries for the transfer of money paid as compensation. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 159 TCSS still in force?

Yes, Section 159 of the The Code on Social Security, 2020 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 159 TCSS?

धारा 159 TCSS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 159 of the The Code on Social Security, 2020. Section 159 of The Code on Social Security, 2020 (TCSS) governs rules to give effect to arrangements with other countries for the transfer of money paid as compensation. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 159 TCSS?

Dhara 159 TCSS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 159 of the The Code on Social Security, 2020. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 159 of The Code on Social Security, 2020 (TCSS) governs rules to give effect to arrangements with other countries for the transfer of money paid as compensation. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 159 of The Code on Social Security, 2020?

Cite as: "Section 159, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (TCSS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Code on Social Security, 2020, § 159 (India).

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(1) The Central Government may, by notification, make rules for the transfer to any foreign country of money deposited with a competent authority under Chapter VII which has been awarded to or may be due to, any person residing or about to reside in such foreign country and for the receipt, distribution and administration in any State of any money deposited under the law relating to employees' compensation in any foreign country, which has been awarded to, or may be due to any person residing or about to reside in any State:
Provided that no sum deposited under Chapter VII in respect of fatal accidents shall be so transferred without the consent of the employer concerned after the competent authority receiving the sum has passed orders determining its distribution and apportionment under section 81.
(2) Where money deposited with a competent authority has been so transferred in accordance with the rules made under this section, the provisions elsewhere contained in this Code regarding distribution by the competent authority of compensation deposited with him shall cease to apply in respect of any such money.