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Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence in Jammu & Kashmir

How Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence applies to a business operating in Jammu & Kashmir, with the state-level authority, citations and the next deadline.

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Definition

Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence as it applies to businesses operating in Jammu & Kashmir. Notified 21 November 2025, consolidates EPF Act, ESI Act, Gratuity Act, Maternity Benefit Act, Employees' Compensation Act and unorganised workers schemes. Mandates ESIC for all establishments with 10+ employees regardless of district notification.

  • SourceCode on Social Security, 2020 + Code on Social Security (Central) Rules, 2020 · Chapters III-VII
    labour.gov.in

What it means in practice

Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence is a central regulation that applies uniformly across India, including Jammu & Kashmir. In Jammu & Kashmir, the day-to-day administering authority and the office where filings are submitted will be Ministry of Labour & Employment.

Gratuity now payable to fixed-term employees on pro-rata basis (no 5-year minimum). Aggregator workers covered for first time.

  • SourceCode on Social Security, 2020 + Code on Social Security (Central) Rules, 2020 · Chapters III-VII
    labour.gov.in

Does Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence apply to your business in Jammu & Kashmir?

FacetConditionApplies
State coverageCentral regulation: applies in all states and union territories
Sector coverageApplies across all sectorsDepends
Employee threshold10+ employeesDepends

Deadlines and penalty

Cadence
Monthly · Recurring
Next due
No fixed date Recurring; dates depend on your registration
Penalty for default
Non-deposit of contributions: fine Rs 1 lakh - Rs 3 lakh + 1-3 years imprisonment; repeat default attracts 2-5 years imprisonment under Sec 133.

This obligation has no fixed calendar date: it depends on when you start, your licence date or your registration.

Citations

  • SourceCode on Social Security, 2020 + Code on Social Security (Central) Rules, 2020 · Chapters III-VII
    labour.gov.in

Related

Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence in other states