INCOME TAX8 Sept 2026
Aadhaar authentication now mandatory for ESIC beneficiaries, says Labour Ministry — here is how to do it | Mint
ESIC now requires Aadhaar authentication for beneficiaries. Link your Aadhaar with your ESIC Pehchan Card. This is mandated by Section 142 of the Code on Social Security, 2020. It applies to insured employees, generally those earning up to ₹21,000 per month, or ₹25,000 for persons with disabilities. Do it online through the ESIC portal to avoid any gap in benefits.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Aadhaar authentication is now mandatory for ESIC beneficiaries under Section 142 of the Code on Social Security, 2020.
- Employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month are generally covered, with the wage ceiling extended to ₹25,000 a month for persons with disabilities.
- Beneficiaries can link Aadhaar online via the ESIC portal by selecting the "Aadhaar Seeding for IP" option and completing OTP authentication.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Log in to the ESIC portal, open "Aadhaar Seeding for IP," and complete the Aadhaar authentication using the OTP to keep your ESIC benefits running.
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