there are plenty of acts and regulations, for benefit claim of the employees, state-wise it differs also, even without ESIC EPF, there are certain welfare from state govt, but everything is dependent on documentary compliance. in practical the ground reality display is 180 degree opposite
if the employee got dead within duty hours, what procedures the employer maintained to report to concerned departments?
immediate filing of ESIC form 12 is mandatory to establish that the death place and date/time was duty place.
if it is done properly, then the nominee / Family members can be in position to file claim