Notification Record & Forms
Notification details and the forms every employer needs, in one place.
- Issuing authority
- Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Arunachal Pradesh (Notification No. LAB(W)17/2021)
- Notified
- 17 December 2021, published in Arunachal Pradesh Gazette Extraordinary No. 285 dated 23 December 2021
- Legal basis
- Sections 154, 156 and 158 of the Code on Social Security 2020 (Act 36 of 2020), read with Section 24 of the General Clauses Act 1897
- Supersedes
- Arunachal Pradesh Unorganised Workers Social Security Rules 2015; its First Amendment Rules 2015; Arunachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers RE&CS Rules 2006; and its First Amendment Rules 2016
- Status as of
- 25 July 2026. In force since 21 November 2025 (see status note above)
India replaced nine older social security laws with one law, the Code on Social Security 2020. Under this law, every state must write its own rules to apply the Code locally. Arunachal Pradesh did this through a notification called the Code on Social Security (Arunachal Pradesh) Rules 2021.
These rules explain how the state will run its Social Security Boards, how gratuity and maternity benefit claims will be handled, how construction workers will get welfare benefits, and what forms and deadlines employers must follow.
Forms under the State Rules
Due Dates
Compliance deadlines, forms and how often each one recurs.
| Compliance | Form | Compliance Frequency | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registering the establishment for gratuity insurance | Form XXI | One time | Within 30 days of the notification of compulsory insurance |
| Verifying and returning an employee nomination | Form XIV | Per employee | Within 30 days of receiving the nomination |
| Accepting or rejecting a gratuity claim | Form XVI | Per claim | Within 15 days of receiving the application |
| Paying the gratuity amount | Form XVI | Per claim | Not later than 30 days from receipt of the application |
| Uploading the Unified Annual Return | Form XXXIV | Annual | On or before the last day of February each year, for the preceding year |
| Filing the Employment Information Return | Form XXXVII | Annual | Within 30 days of the due date of 31 March each year |
| Reporting a vacancy to the Regional Career Centre | Form XXXVI | Per vacancy | At least 15 days before the last date for receiving applications |
| Reporting a vacancy to the Central Career Centre | Form XXXVI | Per vacancy | At least 40 days before the last date for receiving applications |
| Depositing the compounding amount | Form XXXV | Per notice | Within 15 days of receiving the compounding notice |
| Preserving establishment records | - | Ongoing | Records must be kept for 5 years from the date of preparation |
Key Provisions
What changed under the Code, and what it means for payroll.
Old Law vs. New Law
What employers followed before, against what applies now — point matched against point.
| On this point | Before — earlier law | Now — the new Code |
|---|---|---|
| Governing law | Separate rules operated on their own: the Unorganised Workers Social Security Rules 2015, and the Building and Other Construction Workers RE&CS Rules 2006, as amended in 2016 | One unified notification, the Code on Social Security (Arunachal Pradesh) Rules 2021, covers unorganised workers, construction workers, gratuity, maternity benefit, employees compensation and the Employees Insurance Court together |
| Gratuity for fixed term staff | Gratuity generally required five years of continuous service | An employee on a fixed term contract can now claim gratuity after just one year of service, paid at the rate of 15 days wages for every completed year |
| Insuring gratuity liability | No requirement to insure gratuity liability with an insurer | Employers, other than Government establishments, must compulsorily insure their gratuity liability with an insurer regulated under the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act 1999 |
| Number of rules in force | Four separate sets of rules operated at the same time | All four earlier rules are repealed and replaced by this single notification |
| Reporting job vacancies | No structured duty on private employers to report vacancies to any government office | Public sector employers must always report vacancies to a Career Centre, and private sector employers will have the same duty once the Government issues a notification |
| Board tenure and removal | Governed under the older Unorganised Workers and construction worker laws, with fewer written safeguards | A clear tenure of three years, defined quorum rules and a chance to show cause before removal are now written into the rules themselves |
Applicability
Who the Code covers, and who gets special or exempt treatment.
Covered
- Unorganised workers registered with the Arunachal Pradesh Unorganised Workers Social Security Board
- Building and other construction workers registered with the Arunachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, including women workers
- Employers whose establishments fall under Chapters IV, V, VI and VII of the Code, covering gratuity, maternity benefit, employees compensation and Cess
- Public sector establishments, which must always report vacancies to a Career Centre
- Establishments granted an exemption under Section 143 of the Code
Exempted / special treatment
- Workers who have not registered with the Board cannot claim scheme benefits, even if they otherwise qualify
- Workers whose registration has lapsed must renew it to remain eligible for Group Insurance, education and medical assistance
- Establishments that already run an Approved Gratuity Fund covering the full liability of every employee may continue that arrangement instead of buying fresh insurance
- Central Government and State Government establishments are not required to take the compulsory insurance
- Private sector establishments ordinarily need 20 or more employees, and a Government notification, before the vacancy reporting duty applies to them
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what employers ask us most about this rule.
What is the Code on Social Security Arunachal Pradesh Rules 2021?
It is the set of state rules that Arunachal Pradesh notified to apply the central Code on Social Security 2020 within the state. It covers unorganised workers, construction workers, gratuity, maternity benefit and employees compensation.
When did these rules come into force?
They were notified on 17 December 2021, but Rule 1(3) ties their actual commencement to the date the central Code takes effect, which was 21 November 2025.
Which older rules were replaced?
Four earlier rules were repealed: the Unorganised Workers Social Security Rules 2015 and its First Amendment, and the Building and Other Construction Workers RE&CS Rules 2006 and its First Amendment of 2016.
Who runs the welfare schemes for construction workers in Arunachal Pradesh?
The Arunachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, set up under Rule 5, runs schemes such as Group Insurance, education assistance and medical assistance for registered workers.
Is gratuity insurance compulsory for employers?
Yes, for most employers. Under Rule 61, an employer must insure gratuity liability with an insurer regulated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority. Central and State Government establishments are excluded from this requirement.
How much medical assistance can a registered construction worker get?
Up to Rs 5 lakh, or the actual bill for medicine, surgery and hospitalisation in a financial year, whichever is lower, for the major ailments listed under Rule 20.
How much education assistance is available for a worker's child?
The amount depends on the class or course, ranging from Rs 1,800 a year for classes 1 to 5 up to the actual annual fee for a technical degree course, as set out in Schedule 1 of the rules.
Can a fixed term employee claim gratuity?
Yes. Rule 60(1)(a) allows a fixed term employee to claim gratuity after just one year of service, paid at the rate of 15 days wages for every completed year of service.
What happens if an employer delays paying Cess?
Rule 74 charges interest at 1 percent for every month or part of a month the payment is late, counted from the due date until the amount is actually paid.
Sources
Where every fact on this page comes from.
- → Code on Social Security (Arunachal Pradesh) Rules, 2021, Notification No. LAB(W)17/2021 dated 17 December 2021, Arunachal Pradesh Gazette Extraordinary No. 285, Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Arunachal Pradesh
- → The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act No. 36 of 2020), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India
- → ● Ministry of Labour and Employment notifications on the commencement of the four labour codes with effect from 21 November 2025, and the final central rules notified on 8 May 2026
- → Arunachal Pradesh Department of Labour and Employment, official website, for the latest implementation updates
For informational purposes only — not legal advice. State rules referenced here are subject to change on final notification. Verify current status with our compliance team before acting.