The Government of Andhra Pradesh on February 20th 2025 has issued an important notification regarding the exemption of certain factories and establishments from the provisions of the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948. The exemption, which is effective from 3rd July 2024 to 2nd July 2025, applies specifically to factories and establishments involved in the seasonal processing and re-drying of unmanufactured leaf tobacco and related processes.
Key Points of the Notification:
Exemption Details:
- The notification, issued by the Labour Factories Boilers & Insurance Medical Services Department (IMS & VIG), grants exemption to tobacco processing establishments in Andhra Pradesh from the coverage of the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act for the period mentioned above.
- This exemption is specifically for establishments involved in the seasonal processing and re-drying of unmanufactured leaf tobacco, as well as any processes directly related to these activities.
Conditions:
- The exemption is subject to the usual terms and conditions laid down by the government.
- It is mandatory for these establishments to inform the authorities in advance about any days when operations are halted due to seasonality.
Non-Compliance Consequences:
- Any failure to adhere to the conditions of this exemption may result in the withdrawal of the exemption without further notice. This emphasizes the importance of maintaining compliance with the terms set by the government.
