Overpaid ESIC Contributions: Can We Get a Refund and How to Proceed?

Hi,

We have paid a higher amount of contribution in ESIC. Is there any possibility for a refund? Kindly suggest how to proceed further.

With Regards,
N. Dhanalakshmi

Approaching the Regional Director for ESIC Refund

Sir, you can approach the Regional Director or Joint Director of the Region/Sub-Region of ESIC to which your unit is attached. Explain all the positions in detail regarding how you deposited the contributions, including any errors. You can either demand a refund or request an adjustment against future deposits if applicable.

Statutory Provisions for Refund or Adjustment

Since ESIC is a statutory organization based on statutory provisions, I believe there will be no issue with obtaining a refund or making future adjustments for any excess contributions paid if it is determined that the employer's claim was accurate.

Hi, there is no process to refund the paid high amount to ESIC. You can approach anybody, but the fact is no refund gets done.

Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Sir, please see Regulation 40 of ESI (General) Regulations, 1950 which is regarding "REFUND OF CONTRIBUTIONS ERRONEOUSLY PAID." You can submit an application for a refund to ESIC under the provisions of the above regulation.

I agree with the views of Mr. Harsh K. Mehta. There are provisions for refunds and adjustments in ESIC if overpaid erroneously. Approach your RO/SRO along with all the details. Normally, the excess amount is adjusted against future payments. You can adjust the excess amount against the next payments and pay the balance amount. Then, inform the Revenue Branch Officer of your RO/SRO accordingly.