ESIC Extends New Amnesty Scheme 2025 Deadline to December 31, 2026

Why in the News?

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (**ESIC**) has officially extended the **New Amnesty Scheme, 2025** for an additional three months, extending the application deadline from September 30, 2026, to **December 31, 2026**.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Extended Deadline & Eligibility:

- The extended scheme will remain valid until December 31, 2026, under existing terms and conditions.

- Applies to cases filed before various courts and tribunals up to **March 31, 2025**.

- Ad-hoc Assessments Settlement:

- Employers can settle pending dues by paying the actual contribution amount along with applicable interest, completely waiving damages and penalties.

- Case Withdrawal & Relief:

- In cases where the principal contribution has already been paid, employers can settle disputes by paying 10% of the disputed damages amount.

- Court cases filed by ESIC for delayed payments or non-submission of records can be withdrawn with judicial permission following full statutory compliance.

Static GK Facts:

- Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC):

- Enabling Act: **Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948**.

- Established: **February 24, 1952** (Observed as ESI Day).

- Headquarters: **New Delhi**.

- Nodal Ministry: **Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India**.

- Current Union Minister of Labour & Employment: **Mansukh Mandaviya**.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: What is the extended deadline set by ESIC for the New Amnesty Scheme 2025?

A: December 31, 2026

Q: Court and tribunal cases filed up to which date are eligible under the ESIC New Amnesty Scheme 2025?

A: March 31, 2025

Q: Under which statutory act was the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) established?

A: ESI Act, 1948

Q: Where is the global headquarters of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) located?

A: New Delhi

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