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Section 25 of THE EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE ACT, 1948

The Corporation may appoint Regional Boards, Local Committees and Regional and Local Medical Benefit

Councils in such areas and in such manner, and delegate to them such powers and functions, as may be

provided by the regulations.

Summary

The ESI Corporation has the power to set up smaller, local groups to help manage the scheme.
These groups include Regional Boards, Local Committees, and Medical Benefit Councils for regions and local areas.
The Corporation can decide which specific areas need these boards or committees.
The Corporation can delegate (give away) its own powers and functions to these local groups.
The details of how these groups are formed and what they can do are determined by regulations.

Practical examples

1The Corporation decides that the industrial city of Kanpur needs its own Local Committee. Under Section 25, they set it up and give it the power to approve local clinic repairs.

2A Regional Board is established in West Bengal. Using Section 25, the main Corporation allows this board to handle the initial investigation of worker sickness claims in that state.

FAQ

1. Can the ESI Corporation create local offices under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948?

Yes, Section 25 of the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948, allows the Corporation to appoint Regional Boards and Local Committees.

2. Who decides the powers of a Regional Board under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948?

Under Section 25 of the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948, the Corporation delegates powers to them as provided by the regulations.

3. Does the Act allow for local medical advice under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948?

Yes, Section 25 of the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948, specifically mentions the appointment of Regional and Local Medical Benefit Councils.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 25 of THE EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE ACT, 1948, who has the power to appoint Regional Boards?

Q2.According to Section 25 of THE EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE ACT, 1948, how are the powers of Local Committees defined?

Q3.Which of these is NOT mentioned as a body that can be appointed under Section 25 of THE EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE ACT, 1948?

Q4.Under Section 25 of THE EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE ACT, 1948, what determines the "manner" in which these local bodies are appointed?

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