The Central Government has notified the implementation of ESI Act provisions in the entire areas of the 8 districts in Nagaland, effective from 01 May 2025.
Under the powers conferred by Section 1(3) of the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948, the Central Government has notified the implementation of ESI Act provisions in the entire areas of the following 8 districts in Nagaland:
- Dimapur
- Kohima
- Mokokchung
- Chumukedima
- Niuland
- Tseminyu
- Wokha
- Zunheboto
From May 1, 2025, the following sections of the ESI Act, 1948, will apply to these districts:
- Sections 38 to 43 – Insurance and contribution provisions
- Sections 45A to 45H – Powers of enforcement and inspection
- Sections 46 to 73 – Benefits and adjudication mechanisms
- Sections 74 and 75 – ESI Court and dispute resolution
- Section 76(2) to 76(4) – Appeals
- Sections 82 and 83 – Rulemaking powers