Labour Code Advisor

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Implementation of ESI Scheme in 31 districts of Gujarat.

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-26092026-276530) on 26 September 2026 (issued 25-Sep-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary. The purpose of this notification is to extend the coverage of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme to more districts in Gujarat, thereby enhancing social security and health insurance benefits for employees in the state.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-26092026-276530
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-10-01

Action Required

Employers in the 31 districts of Gujarat must register their employees under the ESI Scheme and contribute to the fund as per the statutory requirements. They must also ensure that their employees are aware of the benefits and procedures to avail them.

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

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 85 of the ESI Act, 1948, which includes fine 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 more districts in Gujarat, thereby enhancing social security and health insurance benefits for employees in the state.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a gazette notification for the implementation of the ESI Scheme in 31 districts of Gujarat, aiming to provide social security and health insurance benefits to employees in the region. This move is expected to benefit a large number of workers and their families in Gujarat, providing them with access to medical care and other social security benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-26092026-276530)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 26-Sep-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-26092026-276530 about?
The purpose of this notification is to extend the coverage of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme to more districts in Gujarat, thereby enhancing social security and health insurance benefits for employees 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-26092026-276530?
Employers in the 31 districts of Gujarat must register their employees under the ESI Scheme and contribute to the fund as per the statutory requirements. They must also ensure that their employees are aware of the benefits and procedures to avail them. The compliance deadline is 2026-10-01.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-26092026-276530?
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-26092026-276530?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 85 of the ESI Act, 1948, which includes fine and imprisonment for non-compliance.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·