ESIC Extends Amnesty Scheme 2025 Till December 31, 2026

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The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has extended the New Amnesty Scheme, 2025, by three months, allowing eligible employers and insured persons additional time to resolve pending disputes. The extended scheme will remain in effect from October 1 to December 31, 2026, under the existing terms and conditions.

The scheme aims to reduce pending court cases, encourage voluntary compliance and provide an out-of-court settlement mechanism for disputes under the erstwhile Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act.

Under the scheme, employers can settle ad-hoc assessments by paying actual contributions and interest without damages. Cases involving dues already paid may be withdrawn upon payment of 10% of the disputed damages, subject to the scheme’s conditions. Cases filed by ESIC over non-submission of records or delayed payments may also be withdrawn with court permission if the required compliance has been completed.

Court cases filed up to March 31, 2025, are eligible under the scheme. ESIC has encouraged eligible employers and insured persons to take advantage of the extended deadline and resolve their pending disputes before December 31, 2026.

Official Scheme Details: https://esic.gov.in/attachments/publicationfile/Amnesty_Flyer_2025_1762755260.pdf