Notification under Section 1(4) of the Code on Social Security, 2020 in the entire area of 10 districts of Mizoram.

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on March 30, 2026, mandates the implementation of social security provisions in several districts of Mizoram. Effective from April 1, 2026, employers and employees in the specified regions are required to pay contributions under the Code on Social Security, 2020. The document formalizes the transition to the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) framework for the provision of benefits. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Legal Framework** * The notification is issued in exercise of powers conferred by the third proviso to the First Schedule of the Code on Social Security, 2020. * **Geographic Scope** * The provisions apply to the entire areas of the following districts in the State of Mizoram: Saitual, Serchhip, Khawazal, Champhai, Lawngtlai, Lunglei, Saiha, Mamit, Kolasib, and Hnahthial. * **Contribution Requirements** * Contributions from both employers and employees of establishments in these districts become payable under section 29 of the Code starting April 1, 2026. * **Provision of Benefits** * Employees of establishments in the specified areas are entitled to receive benefits under Chapter IV of the Code. * These benefits will be provided by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). **Impact Analysis** **Employers in specified Mizoram districts** **Impact** Employers are now legally obligated to contribute to the social security fund for their employees under the ESIC framework. **Action Required** Employers must ensure their establishments are registered and begin remitting the required contributions under section 29 starting from the effective date of April 1, 2026. **Employees in specified Mizoram districts** **Impact** Employees will have a portion of their wages deducted for social security contributions but will gain access to medical and financial benefits provided under Chapter IV. **Action Required** Employees must cooperate with registration processes and will see mandatory social security deductions from their pay starting April 1, 2026. **Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)** **Impact** The Corporation is now responsible for administering benefits and managing contributions for the newly notified districts. **Action Required** The ESIC must provide the necessary benefits to eligible employees in the specified districts as per Chapter IV of the Code on Social Security, 2020.

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