Is ESI Mandatory for a Rs. 12,000 Salary at GIDC in Gujarat? Let's Discuss!

If someone has a salary of Rs. 12,000, then ESI is compulsory and applicable to the GIDC in Gujarat.

Hi, please provide your suggestion regarding the applicability of ESI to construction workers working on-site. As far as I know, ESI is not applicable to construction workers working on-site. However, some ESI inspectors are claiming that ESI is applicable to certain site workers, such as those working in painting or as electricians.

Kindly send me a notification regarding the applicability of ESI to construction workers.

Regards,
Shyam

Enclosed herewith, please find the attachment of the ESI circular for construction workers.

Thanks & Regards,
Sunil Sharma
V3S Group

Dear HR Professional, you first need to check whether the GIDC area is covered by ESI or not. The ESI limit is a gross salary of Rs. 15,000, so it should be deducted from the mentioned amount.

Regards,
Nimitt
P&A Executive

As per my knowledge, GIDC (Antalia) area falls under Navsari district, and GIDC is located in non-implemented areas in Surat (Gujarat) as per the ESI scheme. However, ESI is not applicable to the GIDC area. The ESI salary limit is Rs. 15,000/- excluding the Washing Allowance.

Regards,
Shyam

As per my knowledge, GIDC (Antalia) area is in Navsari district, and GIDC is in non-implemented areas in Surat, Gujarat, as per the ESI scheme. However, ESI is not applicable to the GIDC area. The ESI salary limit is Rs. 15,000, excluding washing allowance.

Kindly find attached the list of non-implemented areas in the ESI scheme.

Regards,
Shyam

You are right as far as my knowledge is concerned. GIDC comes under non-implemented areas for ESI. I am confused here about whether it is applicable or not. I need all of your help.

Regards,
Toral

Hi, as per government rules, ESI is applicable up to Rs. 15,000/- CTC of an employee, excluding washing allowance, newspaper allowance, and shoe allowance.

Regards,
Shikha Gupta

For the present, the ESI Act is not applicable to construction workers engaged in the construction of new building projects, etc. However, a construction firm employing 20 or more persons (presently it is 10) in their office is coverable under the ESI Act, provided the firm is located in an implemented area. The coverage limit is Rs. 15,000 with effect from 1-5-2010.

Regards,
Sanagapalli VR
Asst. Director (Retd) ESIC

Basic Concepts for ESIC Coverage

The basic concepts for the coverage of ESIC are as follows:

1. Whether the area of the factory comes under an ESIC coverable area.
2. ESIC is applicable to employees having a gross salary of less than ₹15,000.00.
3. The managerial category is excluded from ESIC.
4. Apart from an employee's salary, anything given in cash or kind is considered as salary or wages.

Regards,
Nitin
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ESIC Coverage in Surat

In Surat, which areas are notified and non-notified under ESIC?