Code on Social Security section 1(4) notification now covers the whole area of 31 Gujarat districts from 1 October 2026: ESIC circular on S.O. 5310(E)
ESIC has circulated Gazette notification S.O. 5310(E) dated 25 September 2026 of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, issued under section 1(4) of the Code on Social Security. It applies to the entire areas of 15 districts of Gujarat that were non-implemented and 16 that were partially implemented, with effect from 1 October 2026.
Key facts
- In force
- With effect from 1 October 2026; notification dated 25 September 2026; ESIC circular dated 6 October 2026
- Who it affects
- Employers and employees in 31 districts of Gujarat, especially the 15 earlier non-implemented districts; payroll and HR teams; ESIC Regional Office, Gujarat
- What it is
- Rule change
- Section
- Labour
- Published
- 6 October 2026
In 30 seconds
- ESIC circular No. N-15013/1/2021-P&D is dated 6 October 2026, issued by the Planning and Development division at ESIC Headquarters.
- The notification is S.O. 5310(E) dated 25 September 2026, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii) by the Ministry of Labour & Employment.
- It applies to the entire areas of 15 non-implemented districts and 16 partially implemented districts of Gujarat — 31 districts in all.
- The effective date is 1 October 2026.
- ESIC’s status table after this notification: 692 fully notified districts, 52 partially notified and 36 non-notified; total shown as 744/780.
हिंदी में सार
ESIC ने 6 अक्टूबर 2026 के परिपत्र से श्रम एवं रोजगार मंत्रालय की अधिसूचना का.आ. 5310(अ) दिनांक 25 सितंबर 2026 प्रसारित की है। इसके अनुसार सामाजिक सुरक्षा संहिता की धारा 1(4) के अंतर्गत गुजरात के 31 जिलों के संपूर्ण क्षेत्र में अधिसूचना 1 अक्टूबर 2026 से प्रभावी है। इनमें 15 गैर-कार्यान्वित जिले हैं — अमरेली, अरावली, बनासकांठा, बोटाद, छोटा उदेपुर, दाहोद, डांग, देवभूमि द्वारका, गिर सोमनाथ, कच्छ, महीसागर, नर्मदा, पाटन, तापी, वाव-थराद — और 16 आंशिक रूप से कार्यान्वित जिले: अहमदाबाद, आणंद, भरूच, भावनगर, जामनगर, जूनागढ़, खेड़ा, मेहसाणा, मोरबी, नवसारी, पंचमहल, पोरबंदर, राजकोट, साबरकांठा, सूरत, सुरेंद्रनगर। अब 692 जिले पूरी तरह, 52 आंशिक रूप से अधिसूचित हैं और 36 गैर-अधिसूचित हैं।
Before and now
15 districts were non-implemented and 16 were partially implemented.
The entire areas of all 31 districts are covered by the section 1(4) notification with effect from 1 October 2026.
What ESIC has circulated
By a circular dated 6 October 2026 (No. N-15013/1/2021-P&D), the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has circulated, for information, a copy of notification S.O. 5310(E) dated 25 September 2026. The notification was published by the Ministry of Labour & Employment in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii) on 25 September 2026. The circular gives the Gazette ID as CG-DL-E-26092026-276530.
The subject of the circular is the notification under section 1(4) of the Code on Social Security in the entire areas of 31 districts of Gujarat. It takes effect from 1 October 2026.
The 31 districts
| Earlier position | Number | Districts now covered in their entire area |
|---|---|---|
| Non-implemented | 15 | Amreli, Aravalli, Banaskantha, Botad, Chhota Udepur, Dahod, Dang, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Kutch (Kachchh), Mahisagar, Narmada, Patan, Tapi, Vav–Tharad |
| Partially implemented | 16 | Ahmedabad, Anand, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kheda, Mehsana, Morbi, Navsari, Panchmahal, Porbandar, Rajkot, Sabarkantha, Surat, Surendranagar |
Status of districts after this notification
The circular gives the current status of notified and non-notified districts as under:
| Category | Districts |
|---|---|
| Fully notified districts | 692 |
| Partially notified districts | 52 |
| Non-notified districts | 36 |
| Total (as printed) | 744/780 |
Who the circular is addressed to
The circular is marked to the Regional Director, Gujarat, for information and necessary action, and to the website content management wing at Headquarters for uploading. It is signed by the Deputy Director, Planning and Development, ESIC Headquarters.
What the circular does not say
The circular is a forwarding note for the Gazette notification. It does not set out registration steps, timelines or any transitional arrangement for employers in the newly covered areas, and it does not reproduce the text of the notification. For those points, the notification S.O. 5310(E) itself has to be read.
What employers in Gujarat should do
If your establishment is in one of the 15 districts that were earlier non-implemented, or in a part of the 16 districts that was earlier outside the implemented area, note that the section 1(4) notification applies to the entire district from 1 October 2026. Check your position against the notification and with the ESIC Regional Office, Gujarat.
Questions and answers
Which Gujarat districts are covered for the first time?
The 15 districts described as non-implemented: Amreli, Aravalli, Banaskantha, Botad, Chhota Udepur, Dahod, Dang, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Kutch (Kachchh), Mahisagar, Narmada, Patan, Tapi and Vav–Tharad. Their entire areas are covered from 1 October 2026.
Which districts move from partial to full coverage?
The 16 districts described as partially implemented: Ahmedabad, Anand, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kheda, Mehsana, Morbi, Navsari, Panchmahal, Porbandar, Rajkot, Sabarkantha, Surat and Surendranagar. Their entire areas are covered from 1 October 2026.
From what date does it apply?
With effect from 1 October 2026, under notification S.O. 5310(E) dated 25 September 2026 of the Ministry of Labour & Employment.
How many districts are notified in the country after this?
ESIC’s circular gives the status as 692 fully notified districts, 52 partially notified districts and 36 non-notified districts, with the total shown as 744/780.
Published 6 October 2026. Updated 9 October 2026. This report is for general information and is not professional advice. Read the source document before acting on it.