The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) announced on 29 October 2026 that it has extended the 'New Amnesty Scheme 2025' for three months, from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026. This one-time initiative allows eligible employers and insured persons to resolve legal disputes and settle ad-hoc assessments by paying actual contributions and interest without paying damages. The extension applies to court cases filed up to 31 March 2025. Eligible stakeholders must use this window before it closes on 31 December 2026.
Key points
- Deadline: Eligible parties must apply by 31 December 2026
- Eligibility: Applies to court cases filed up to 31 March 2025
- Benefit: Settlement of ad-hoc assessments with no damages levied
- Benefit: Withdrawal of cases if 10% of disputed damages are paid
When it applies
- original duration of New Amnesty Scheme 2025
- original duration of New Amnesty Scheme 2025
- extension period of New Amnesty Scheme 2025
- deadline to avail benefits of the extended amnesty scheme
Who it affects
- eligible employers and Insured Persons