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Notification regarding ESI Coverage in areas of Lakshadweep

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-notification-regarding-esi-coverage-in-areas-of-lakshadweep) on 2026-04-30, filed under ESI. The purpose of this notification is to extend the provisions of the ESI Act to the areas of Lakshadweep, thereby providing social security benefits to the working population in this region.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID central-notification-regarding-esi-coverage-in-areas-of-lakshadweep
Category ESI
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-04-30

Action Required

Employers in Lakshadweep must register their establishments under the ESI Act and contribute to the ESI fund as per the notified rates. They must also ensure that their employees are enrolled under the scheme and are issued ESI cards.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Non-compliance may attract penalties under the ESI Act, including fines and imprisonment.

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • ESI Act

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers in Lakshadweep must register their establishments under the ESI Act and contribute to the ESI fund as per the notified rates. They must also ensure that their employees are enrolled under the scheme and are issued ESI cards.
Compliance Deadline
Statutory PenaltyNon-compliance may attract penalties under the ESI Act, including fines and imprisonment.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to extend the provisions of the ESI Act to the areas of Lakshadweep, thereby providing social security benefits to the working population in this region.

Summary

The Central Government has issued a notification regarding the coverage of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme in the areas of Lakshadweep, aiming to extend social security benefits to employees in this region. This move is expected to provide medical care and cash benefits in the case of sickness, maternity, disability, and death due to employment injury to the insured persons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-notification-regarding-esi-coverage-in-areas-of-lakshadweep)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-04-30.
What is Gazette Notification central-notification-regarding-esi-coverage-in-areas-of-lakshadweep about?
The purpose of this notification is to extend the provisions of the ESI Act to the areas of Lakshadweep, thereby providing social security benefits to the working population in this region.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification central-notification-regarding-esi-coverage-in-areas-of-lakshadweep?
Employers in Lakshadweep must register their establishments under the ESI Act and contribute to the ESI fund as per the notified rates. They must also ensure that their employees are enrolled under the scheme and are issued ESI cards. The compliance deadline is 2026-04-30.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-notification-regarding-esi-coverage-in-areas-of-lakshadweep?
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 central-notification-regarding-esi-coverage-in-areas-of-lakshadweep?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Non-compliance may attract penalties under the ESI Act, including fines and imprisonment..