The notification issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment extends the applicability of specific provisions of the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 to certain islands within the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
Key Changes
Effective May 1, 2023, specific sections of the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 will be enforced in Kavaratti, Agatti, and Minicoy Islands of Lakshadweep.
The sections 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 83 of Chapter VI of the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948.
Impact Analysis
Employers in Lakshadweep (Kavaratti, Agatti, Minicoy Islands)
Action Item: Employers should immediately assess their eligibility and compliance requirements under the ESI Act and take steps to register and implement the necessary procedures for contributions and benefits.
Employees in Lakshadweep (Kavaratti, Agatti, Minicoy Islands)
Action Item: Employees should familiarize themselves with the benefits available under the ESI scheme and understand the procedures for availing these benefits.
Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Action Item: ESIC should develop a plan for extending its operations to Lakshadweep, including infrastructure development, staffing, and awareness campaigns.
Government of Lakshadweep
Action Item: The Lakshadweep administration should collaborate with ESIC to ensure smooth implementation of the ESI scheme and create awareness among employers and employees.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Government: The entity issuing the notification, specifically the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948: The primary legislation being amended and extended in its applicability.
ESIC: Employees' State Insurance Corporation, the body responsible for administering the ESI scheme.
Union Territory of Lakshadweep: The geographical area to which the notification applies, specifically Kavaratti, Agatti, and Minicoy Islands.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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2673 GI/2023 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 25th April, 2023
S.O. 1875(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 May, 2023, as the date on which the provisions of the said Act, namely,—
(i) sections 38 to 43 and sections 45A to 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 83 of Chapter VI,
shall come into force in all the areas of Kavaratti, Agatti and Minicoy Islands in the Union Territory of
Lakshadweep.
[No. S-38013/10/2023-SS-I]
ALOK CHANDRA, Senior Labour and Employment Adviser
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