Labour Code Advisor

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Implementation ESI Scheme in Districts of Gujarat.

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-23092026-276416) on 23 September 2026 (issued 22-Sep-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary. The purpose of this notification is to extend the coverage of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme to additional districts in Gujarat, thereby expanding the scope of social security benefits to more workers in the state.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-23092026-276416
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: Not specified, but implied to be immediate or as per the ESI Corporation's guidelines

Action Required

Employers in the specified districts of Gujarat must register their establishments under the ESI Scheme and contribute to the fund as per the statutory requirements. They must also ensure that their employees are enrolled and beneficiaries under the scheme.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
AllManufacturingService Sector

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 85 of the ESI Act, 1948, which may include fines and imprisonment for non-compliance

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
  • ESI Scheme

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to extend the coverage of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme to additional districts in Gujarat, thereby expanding the scope of social security benefits to more workers in the state.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a gazette notification for the implementation of the ESI Scheme in districts of Gujarat, aiming to provide social security and health insurance benefits to employees. This move is expected to benefit a large number of workers in the region, promoting their health, safety, and welfare.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-23092026-276416)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 23-Sep-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-23092026-276416 about?
The purpose of this notification is to extend the coverage of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme to additional districts in Gujarat, thereby expanding the scope of social security benefits to more workers in the state.
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-23092026-276416?
Employers in the specified districts of Gujarat must register their establishments under the ESI Scheme and contribute to the fund as per the statutory requirements. They must also ensure that their employees are enrolled and beneficiaries under the scheme. The compliance deadline is Not specified, but implied to be immediate or as per the ESI Corporation's guidelines.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-23092026-276416?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All, Manufacturing, Service Sector sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-23092026-276416?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 85 of the ESI Act, 1948, which may include fines and imprisonment for non-compliance.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·