State-specific compliance
Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence in Ladakh
How Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence applies to a business operating in Ladakh, with state-specific authority, citations and current deadlines.
Definition
Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence as it applies to businesses operating in Ladakh. 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 Ladakh. In Ladakh, 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
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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