Labour Code Advisor

Ministry of Labour and Employment

ESI Coverage of Lakshadweep

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-30042026-272182) on 30 April 2026, filed under Extra Ordinary. The purpose of this notification is to expand the coverage of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme to the union territory of Lakshadweep, thereby enhancing social security for its working population.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-30042026-272182
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-07-01

Action Required

Employers in Lakshadweep must register their employees under the ESI scheme and contribute to the fund as per the regulations. They must also maintain the required records and submit returns as specified by the ESI authorities.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 85 of the ESI Act, 1948

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
  • ESI (General) Regulations, 1950

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to expand the coverage of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme to the union territory of Lakshadweep, thereby enhancing social security for its working population.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a gazette notification regarding the ESI coverage of Lakshadweep, aiming to extend social security benefits to the region's workforce. 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 employees in Lakshadweep.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-30042026-272182)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 30-Apr-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-30042026-272182 about?
The purpose of this notification is to expand the coverage of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme to the union territory of Lakshadweep, thereby enhancing social security for its working population.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official gazette PDF is published on egazette.gov.in. An archived copy is also available for download directly from this page, in case the official portal is temporarily unavailable.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-30042026-272182?
Employers in Lakshadweep must register their employees under the ESI scheme and contribute to the fund as per the regulations. They must also maintain the required records and submit returns as specified by the ESI authorities. The compliance deadline is 2026-07-01.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-30042026-272182?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-30042026-272182?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 85 of the ESI Act, 1948.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·