Question : AMENDMENT IN ESI, ACT

(a) whether the workers covered under the Employees State Insurance Act would be entitled to the benefits from the date of their employment and not from the date of registration;

(b) if so, whether any steps are being taken to amend the rules to give effect to Supreme Court`s judgement in this regard;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

(a): The workers are entitled to benefits under the Employees State Insurance Act as soon as the employers register all workers coverable under the Act with the ESI Corporation.

(b): No, Sir.

(c) & (d): Do not arise.