This notification from the Ministry of Labour and Employment announces the extension of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948 to new districts in Uttar Pradesh.
Specifically, it brings certain chapters and sections of the ESI Act into force in the districts of Etah, Lakhimpur Khiri, and Balrampur.
Key Changes
Effective December 1, 2023, specific provisions of the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 will be applicable in all areas of Etah, Lakhimpur Khiri, and Balrampur districts of Uttar Pradesh.
The provisions coming into force include sections 38 to 43 and 45A to 45H of Chapter IV, sections 46 to 73 of Chapter V, and sections 74, 75, sub-sections (2) to (4) of section 76, 80, 82 and section 83 of Chapter VI of the ESI Act, 1948.
Impact Analysis
Employers in Etah, Lakhimpur Khiri, and Balrampur
Action Item: Employers should budget for the additional costs associated with ESI contributions.
Employees in Etah, Lakhimpur Khiri, and Balrampur
Action Item: Employees should ensure they are registered with the ESI scheme by their employers and understand the benefits available to them.
ESI Corporation
Action Item: The ESI Corporation should conduct awareness campaigns to educate employers and employees about the ESI scheme.
State Government of Uttar Pradesh
Action Item: The State Government should provide support to the ESI Corporation in establishing its operations in the new districts.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Government: The authority issuing the notification and responsible for enforcing the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948.
Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948: The legislation that provides for health insurance and social security benefits for employees in India.
Ministry of Labour and Employment: The government ministry responsible for administering the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948.
Etah, Lakhimpur Khiri, and Balrampur: The districts in Uttar Pradesh where the specified provisions of the ESI Act are being extended.
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MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 23rd November, 2023
S.O. 5034(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Employees’ State
Insurance Act, 1948 (34 of 1948), the Central Government hereby appoints the 1st day of December, 2023, as the date
on which the provisions of the said Act, namely:-
(i) sections 38 to 43 and section 45A to section 45H of Chapter IV;
(ii) sections 46 to 73 of Chapter V; and
(iii) sections 74, 75, sub-sections (2) to (4) of section 76, 80, 82 and section 83 of Chapter VI,
shall come into force in all the areas of Etah, Lakhimpur Khiri and Balrampur districts in the State of Uttar Pradesh.
[F. No. S-38013/18/2023-SS-I]
ALOK CHANDRA, Senior Labour and Employment Adviser
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