The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has extended the New Amnesty Scheme, 2025, for three months till December 31, 2026, giving employers and insured persons more time to resolve pending cases, a Labour Ministry statement said.
Post review of representations from various stakeholders, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has extended the ‘New Amnesty Scheme, 2025’ which ran from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, for a further period of three months, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, on existing terms and conditions, the statement said. The ‘New Amnesty Scheme 2025’ is a one-time dispute resolution initiative aimed at reducing the backlog of court cases and promoting compliance under the erstwhile ESI Act.
The ‘New Amnesty Scheme, 2025’ is a practical and employer-friendly route to dispute resolution and supports the government’s broader goal of enhancing ease of doing business while upholding the rights of citizens served by ESIC.
