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    Fill in the blanks with the correct options regarding

    recent decisions of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC): 1. The one-time amnesty scheme under the ESI Act, 1948 will be implemented from _____ (A)_____ to _____ (B)_____. 2. The SPREE scheme, aimed at expanding ESI coverage by facilitating registration of unregistered employers and workers, will run from _____ (C)_____ to _____ (D)_____.
    A (A) October 1, 2025; (B) September 30, 2026; (C) July 1, 2025; (D) December 31, 2025 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B (A) July 1, 2025; (B) September 30, 2026; (C) October 1, 2025; (D) December 31, 2025 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C (A) October 1, 2025; (B) December 31, 2025; (C) January 1, 2026; (D) September 30, 2026 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D (A) September 30, 2025; (B) September 30, 2026; (C) July 1, 2026; (D) December 31, 2026 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E (A) July 1, 2025; (B) July 1, 2026; (C) October 1, 2025; (D) September 30, 2026 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • Amnesty scheme: Approved to run from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. It allows settlement of disputes, case withdrawal by regional directors, and covers damages, interest, and old cases where no notices were issued in the last five years. • SPREE scheme: Relaunched for July 1 to December 31, 2025, facilitating registration of unregistered employers and workers (including contractual and temporary staff). • Both schemes focus on voluntary compliance, reducing litigation, and strengthening trust in the ESI framework. Additional Context: • ESI Act, 1948 provides health insurance and social security to workers. • Amnesty scheme reduces legal burden on ESIC and employers. • SPREE enhances coverage, ensuring more workers are brought into the formal social security net.

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