Dear All, Please find a Notification dated 26.07.2016 implementing ESIC in all the districts in Maharashtra effective from 01.08.2016, for your information and implementation.
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1. Sir, as per norms set by ESIC itself, there must be an ESIS dispensary for covered insured persons within easy distance, say within 8 to 10 KMs. The important question is whether ESIC has made all arrangements for its medical services within a reasonable distance before the issuance of said notification. If not, then what is the use of such an extension of the scheme to the entire district without making arrangements for reasonable medical care? This will result in more criticism and disappointment of ESIS in big states like Maharashtra. In my opinion, the extension of the area of the ESI Act, 1948 under section 1(3) of the said Act without making adequate medical arrangements within a reasonable distance is a futile and useless exercise. What is the use if the insured person or their family member is required to visit the designated ESI dispensary/hospital at a faraway place, say about 10 or more kilometers away, and waste the whole day procuring a few tablets of medicines, especially if the doctor was available?
2. To make medical arrangements under ESIS or any other scheme is a very costly affair. In remote areas of a district where there are only a few insured persons or their family members, the establishment of a separate ESIS dispensary or appointment of a Panel Doctor will be a costly affair and will raise medical costs. Are the State Governments ready to bear such enhanced costs for the said scheme?
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2. To make medical arrangements under ESIS or any other scheme is a very costly affair. In remote areas of a district where there are only a few insured persons or their family members, the establishment of a separate ESIS dispensary or appointment of a Panel Doctor will be a costly affair and will raise medical costs. Are the State Governments ready to bear such enhanced costs for the said scheme?
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I am doubtful about the authenticity of the attachment as it does not contain the official ESIC logo anywhere. Moreover, the departments mentioned in the cc line are questionable. Some concerned officials from ESIC need to certify the correctness of the so-called circular.
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Dear Harshkumarji,
What you have raised is very proper and true. Unless adequate medical facilities are provided to IPs and their family members, merely adding areas into its fold, the purpose of this social security legislation will never be served.
However, the news is that the Government of Maharashtra is establishing a state-owned ESI Corporation to implement the provisions in the state. This would mean the powers of Central ESIC will be taken away. In such a case, the present wide gap between ESIC Central Authorities and the State Medical Department will be reduced. Hopefully, this move will help to provide better services than ever before to IPs and their families in the state.
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What you have raised is very proper and true. Unless adequate medical facilities are provided to IPs and their family members, merely adding areas into its fold, the purpose of this social security legislation will never be served.
However, the news is that the Government of Maharashtra is establishing a state-owned ESI Corporation to implement the provisions in the state. This would mean the powers of Central ESIC will be taken away. In such a case, the present wide gap between ESIC Central Authorities and the State Medical Department will be reduced. Hopefully, this move will help to provide better services than ever before to IPs and their families in the state.
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Dear All Seniors,
Mehtaji has covered all valid points. Today on 17.08.2016, the local newspaper Lokmat of Nashik published an advertisement in the context of the above subject. I have also spoken to the concerned ESIC representative. The ESIC Act has been extended to 20 cities in Maharashtra from 01.08.2016 (including industries, travel, hotels, restaurants, theaters, and newspaper agencies). The cities are:
1. Thane
2. Raigad
3. Palghar
4. Solapur
5. Kolhapur
6. Pune
7. Sangli
8. Nashik
9. Nagpur
10. Amravati
11. Wardha
12. Gondia
13. Akola
14. Chandrapur
15. Buldhana
16. Aurangabad
17. Nanded
18. Dhule
19. Jalgaon
The ESIC representative mentioned that they are in the process of finalizing agreements with local authorities to provide medical facilities to employees. Within a week or two, they will also commence a training program on how to register with ESIC and address any questions.
Rameshwar
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Mehtaji has covered all valid points. Today on 17.08.2016, the local newspaper Lokmat of Nashik published an advertisement in the context of the above subject. I have also spoken to the concerned ESIC representative. The ESIC Act has been extended to 20 cities in Maharashtra from 01.08.2016 (including industries, travel, hotels, restaurants, theaters, and newspaper agencies). The cities are:
1. Thane
2. Raigad
3. Palghar
4. Solapur
5. Kolhapur
6. Pune
7. Sangli
8. Nashik
9. Nagpur
10. Amravati
11. Wardha
12. Gondia
13. Akola
14. Chandrapur
15. Buldhana
16. Aurangabad
17. Nanded
18. Dhule
19. Jalgaon
The ESIC representative mentioned that they are in the process of finalizing agreements with local authorities to provide medical facilities to employees. Within a week or two, they will also commence a training program on how to register with ESIC and address any questions.
Rameshwar
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Sh. Rameshwar Ji, thank you for the confirmation. I would like to know if ESIC or the State of Maharashtra has made adequate arrangements for medical services in all districts as of 01/08/2016. I understand this may be challenging information to obtain, but I would appreciate it if you could provide any insights on this matter.
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PS. I know the above information is difficult, but I will like to see if you have any idea on above subject.
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Dear All,
Please find attached a gazette notification by the Government of India dated 28.07.2016 concerning the subject at hand. According to this notification, you are required to implement the provisions of the ESI Act in the 20 districts of Maharashtra listed in the notification, effective from 01.08.2016. The contribution rates will remain the same, i.e., 1.75% and 4.75%, until changed by a subsequent gazette notification.
Please note that the Tarapur Industrial and Manufacturers Association has challenged this notification in the Mumbai High Court. The matter is expected to be heard for an ad interim order, if any, on 30th Sept 2016.
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Please find attached a gazette notification by the Government of India dated 28.07.2016 concerning the subject at hand. According to this notification, you are required to implement the provisions of the ESI Act in the 20 districts of Maharashtra listed in the notification, effective from 01.08.2016. The contribution rates will remain the same, i.e., 1.75% and 4.75%, until changed by a subsequent gazette notification.
Please note that the Tarapur Industrial and Manufacturers Association has challenged this notification in the Mumbai High Court. The matter is expected to be heard for an ad interim order, if any, on 30th Sept 2016.
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Mehtaji,
Thanks for your understanding. I regret any inconvenience caused by the delay in my reply.
So far, ESIC does not have any foolproof medical facility-related arrangements. However, they have partnered with local doctors where employees can receive basic treatment. In the case of a major operation or illness, patients are referred to the nearest ESIC Hospital. These local doctors are not authorized to grant ESIC leave (sick leave). In the event of an accident, one can admit the patient to the nearest hospital, but it is essential to inform the relevant authority simultaneously. For more details, please contact the nearest ESIC representative.
Rameshwar
9371190064
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Thanks for your understanding. I regret any inconvenience caused by the delay in my reply.
So far, ESIC does not have any foolproof medical facility-related arrangements. However, they have partnered with local doctors where employees can receive basic treatment. In the case of a major operation or illness, patients are referred to the nearest ESIC Hospital. These local doctors are not authorized to grant ESIC leave (sick leave). In the event of an accident, one can admit the patient to the nearest hospital, but it is essential to inform the relevant authority simultaneously. For more details, please contact the nearest ESIC representative.
Rameshwar
9371190064
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Sir, thank you for your reply. ESIC has recently relaxed its norms for the availability of medical services within a radius of 20 kilometers. Now, the question is whether there are medical arrangements within a range of 20 kilometers in all the districts of Maharashtra where ESIC has been recently extended.
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