Do you mean seeking sick leave during the contribution period is allowable if the benefit period has not started yet? If so it is OK, otherwise, it looks odd, when the ESI leave is there why the employee is availing of sick leave? Anyhow, if you are satisfied on bonafides it is allowed.
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