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Employees State Insurance Corporation

Draft ESI (General) Regulations, 2026 - Gazette Notification (CG-DL-E-29072026-274902)

Employees State Insurance Corporation published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-29072026-274902) on 29 July 2026 (issued 22-Jul-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary. ESIC published the draft Employees' State Insurance (General) Regulations, 2026 - the procedural framework that will replace the ESI (General) Regulations, 1950, under Section 157 of the Code on Social Security.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-29072026-274902
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part III-Section 4
Download PDF View Original on egazette.gov.in
Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2025-11-21

Action Required

Employers must review and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Code on Social Security, 2020, and take necessary steps to provide social security benefits to their employees. They must also maintain accurate records and submit returns as required under the Code.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 115 of the Code on Social Security, 2020

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Code on Social Security, 2020
  • Employees State Insurance Act, 1948

Purpose

ESIC published the draft Employees' State Insurance (General) Regulations, 2026 - the procedural framework that will replace the ESI (General) Regulations, 1950, under Section 157 of the Code on Social Security.

Summary

The Employees State Insurance Corporation has issued a gazette notification in relation to the Code on Social Security, 2020, which was enforced on 21.11.2025, to provide social security benefits to employees. This notification is a subsequent development to the enactment of the Code, aiming to ensure compliance and implementation of social security provisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-29072026-274902)?
Employees State Insurance Corporation issued this notification, published on 29-Jul-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-29072026-274902 about?
ESIC published the draft Employees' State Insurance (General) Regulations, 2026 - the procedural framework that will replace the ESI (General) Regulations, 1950, under Section 157 of the Code on Social Security.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official gazette PDF is published on egazette.gov.in. An archived copy is also available for download directly from this page, in case the official portal is temporarily unavailable.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-29072026-274902?
Employers must review and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Code on Social Security, 2020, and take necessary steps to provide social security benefits to their employees. They must also maintain accurate records and submit returns as required under the Code. The compliance deadline is 2025-11-21.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-29072026-274902?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-29072026-274902?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 115 of the Code on Social Security, 2020.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·