ESIC fixes Funeral Expenses under Code on Social Security, 2020

Oct 19, 2026 | by TeamLease RegTech Legal Research Team

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Labour ComplianceThe Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), October 7, 2026, has fixed the amount of funeral expenses payable under the Social Security framework at ₹20,000. 

The following has been stated:

The amount of funeral expenses payable for the purposes of Section 32(1)(f) of the Code on Social Security, 2020 has been fixed at ₹20,000.

The notification shall be effective retrospectively from May 8, 2026.

[Notification No.: N-12011/1/2023-P&D]


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