Labour Code Advisor

Maharashtra

ESI

Notification on Extension of ESI Act coverage to Educational and Medical Institutions employing ten or more persons in Maharashtra

Maharashtra published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: maharashtra-notification-on-extension-of-esi-act-coverage-to-educational-and-medical-institutions-employing-ten-or-more-persons-in) on 2026-01-30, filed under ESI. The purpose of this notification is to expand the scope of social security benefits to a larger segment of the workforce in Maharashtra, particularly in the educational and medical sectors.

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Gazette ID maharashtra-notification-on-extension-of-esi-act-coverage-to-educational-and-medical-institutions-employing-ten-or-more-persons-in
Category ESI
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-01-30

Action Required

Employers in educational and medical institutions with ten or more employees must register under the ESI Act and contribute to the ESI fund to provide benefits to their employees. They must also maintain the required records and submit returns as per the ESI Act regulations.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
EducationHealthcare

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 educational and medical institutions with ten or more employees must register under the ESI Act and contribute to the ESI fund to provide benefits to their employees. They must also maintain the required records and submit returns as per the ESI Act regulations.
Compliance Deadline
Statutory PenaltyNon-compliance may attract penalties under the ESI Act, including fines and imprisonment

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to expand the scope of social security benefits to a larger segment of the workforce in Maharashtra, particularly in the educational and medical sectors.

Summary

The Government of Maharashtra has issued a notification extending the coverage of the ESI Act to educational and medical institutions that employ ten or more persons in the state. This move aims to provide social security benefits to employees in these sectors, ensuring they have access to medical care and other benefits under the ESI Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (maharashtra-notification-on-extension-of-esi-act-coverage-to-educational-and-medical-institutions-employing-ten-or-more-persons-in)?
Maharashtra issued this notification, published on 2026-01-30.
What is Gazette Notification maharashtra-notification-on-extension-of-esi-act-coverage-to-educational-and-medical-institutions-employing-ten-or-more-persons-in about?
The purpose of this notification is to expand the scope of social security benefits to a larger segment of the workforce in Maharashtra, particularly in the educational and medical sectors.
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 maharashtra-notification-on-extension-of-esi-act-coverage-to-educational-and-medical-institutions-employing-ten-or-more-persons-in?
Employers in educational and medical institutions with ten or more employees must register under the ESI Act and contribute to the ESI fund to provide benefits to their employees. They must also maintain the required records and submit returns as per the ESI Act regulations. The compliance deadline is 2026-01-30.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification maharashtra-notification-on-extension-of-esi-act-coverage-to-educational-and-medical-institutions-employing-ten-or-more-persons-in?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the Education, Healthcare sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification maharashtra-notification-on-extension-of-esi-act-coverage-to-educational-and-medical-institutions-employing-ten-or-more-persons-in?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Non-compliance may attract penalties under the ESI Act, including fines and imprisonment.