Sir, the Central Government has now issued a draft intention notification regarding the enhancement of the wage ceiling to Rs. 21,000 under the ESI Act, 1948. A copy of the Gazette Notification dated 06-10-2016 is attached herewith for the kind information of members of this forum. It is, however, submitted that this is an intention notification, and it is expected that the appropriate government will decide as per the contents mentioned in the notification.
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