Are Private School Teachers in Karnataka Now Covered by ESI? Seeking Guidance and Info

Hi Seniors, I am associated with a private school in Gulbarga, Karnataka. I heard that recently, in March 2011, there was an announcement that private school teachers are under the purview of ESI. I want to know if that is true. If yes, can anybody send me the notification or publication about the same? Also, how should I go about it and get correct guidance?

Regards, Preetam Mehta [Phone Number Removed For Privacy Reasons]

Dear Preetam,

In Karnataka, Educational and Medical Institutes are covered under ESI as per Sec. 1(5) of the Act effective from 16.03.2011. In the same notification, the coverage of shops & establishments has been updated, reducing the number of persons working for wages from 20 to 10. The concerned notification will be uploaded in my next post.

Regards,
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