Can We Deduct ESI on Telephone Allowance in FMCG? Seeking Guidance from Experts

Dear seniors,

In the FMCG industry, can we deduct ESI on Telephone Allowance? Telephone Allowance is one of the components in our salary structure. Could you please assist me in determining if we can deduct ESI on Telephone Allowance?

Deepak Agarwal

Yes, you can deduct ESI on telephone allowances as all the allowances are part of the gross salary under the ESI Act-1948.

Dear seniors,

In the Power Sector (Tender Base and LED Light Manufacturing) industry, can we deduct ESI on Telephone (Mobile) Allowance? Telephone Allowance is one of the breakups in our salary structure, or we give employees a fixed amount in cash.

Kindly help me out - can we deduct ESI on Telephone (Mobile) Allowance?

Regards,
Tapan Kumar Singh