State-specific compliance
Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
How Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence applies to a business operating in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, with state-specific authority, citations and current deadlines.
Definition
Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence as it applies to businesses operating in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. 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-VIIlabour.gov.in
What it means in practice
Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence is a central regulation that applies uniformly across India, including Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. In Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, 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-VIIlabour.gov.in
Does Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence apply to your business in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?
Deadlines and penalty
Cadence: monthly
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.
Citations
- SourceCode on Social Security, 2020 + Code on Social Security (Central) Rules, 2020 — Chapters III-VIIlabour.gov.in