Labour Code Advisor

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Corrigendum EDLI

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-16092026-276271) on 16 September 2026 (issued 10-Sep-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary. The purpose of this notification is to rectify or amend existing provisions related to the EDLI scheme to provide better social security benefits to employees.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-16092026-276271
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (i)
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-12-31

Action Required

Employers must review and comply with the amended EDLI scheme provisions to ensure accurate deductions and remittances, and HR departments should update their records and processes accordingly.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 496 of the Code on Social Security, 2020

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976
  • Code on Social Security, 2020

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to rectify or amend existing provisions related to the EDLI scheme to provide better social security benefits to employees.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a corrigendum regarding the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme, which is a social security benefit for employees in India. This corrigendum aims to clarify or modify certain aspects of the EDLI scheme to ensure its effective implementation and compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-16092026-276271)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 16-Sep-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-16092026-276271 about?
The purpose of this notification is to rectify or amend existing provisions related to the EDLI scheme to provide better social security benefits to employees.
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-16092026-276271?
Employers must review and comply with the amended EDLI scheme provisions to ensure accurate deductions and remittances, and HR departments should update their records and processes accordingly. The compliance deadline is 2026-12-31.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-16092026-276271?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-16092026-276271?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 496 of the Code on Social Security, 2020.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·