Consider the following: 1. Hotels and restaurants 2. Motor transport undertakings 3. Newspaper establishments 4. Private medical institutions The employees of which of the above can have the ‘Social Security’ coverage under Employees’ State Insurance Scheme?
- A1, 2 and 3 only
- B4 only
- C1, 3 and 4 only
- D1, 2, 3 and 4Correct
Explanation
The correct answer is D because the Employees State Insurance Act of 1948 has been progressively extended by the central and state governments to cover various categories of establishments beyond just factories.
According to the notifications issued under the Act, the ESI scheme applies to shops, hotels, restaurants, motor transport undertakings, newspaper establishments, and private medical institutions that employ a specified number of persons, usually 10 or more.
Specifically:
- Hotels and restaurants were among the first sets of establishments to be included.
- Motor transport undertakings are covered under the category of non factory establishments.
- Newspaper establishments not covered under the Factories Act are specifically notified for inclusion.
- Private medical institutions, including hospitals and diagnostic centers, have been brought under the ambit of the ESI Act through various state government notifications.
Since all four categories mentioned are eligible for ESI coverage, option D is the correct choice.
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