Practical Guide to Employees State Insurance - Act, Rules & Regulations, 11th Edn.

In the field of social insurance legislation in India, the Employees` State Insurance Act, 1948 is the first of its kind as it introduces the compulsory insurance of a specified class of wage earners against certain inevitable risks.

This book incorporates ratio of decisions of the Supreme Court and High Courts besides amendments made to the Act, Rules and Regulations. In addition a Referencer is also given to clarify the disputed or doubtful aspects of day-to-day use which is supported with Judicial Interpretations.

The term wages under the Act which remained a controversial issue for litigation has been thoroughly clarified to understand its implications and applicability.

The book provides details and illustrations for calculation of contributions, procedure for their deposits, filing of returns and submission of reports with guidelines with a view to save time and consultancy costs. The obligations of the employers to comply with the provisions of the ESI Act, Rules and Regulations, have been exhaustively explained to avoid punitive action and also for proper compliance.

Model petition and application for stay and declaration to be field in Employees`

Insurance Courtfor removal of doubts and settlement of disputes are also given in the book to make it more useful for practical purpose.

This book is a must for the guidance of the employees in general and employers in particular.