{"id":196,"date":"2020-03-27T10:07:12","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T04:37:12","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:47:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:47:01","slug":"wages-ceiling-limit-under-esi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/wages-ceiling-limit-under-esi\/","title":{"rendered":"Wages Ceiling Limit Under ESI"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/wages-ceiling-limit-under-esi\/#1_When_an_employee_exceeds_the_salary_ceiling_limit_why_should_wages_be_paid_the_total_wage_beyond_the_limit\" >1. When an employee exceeds the salary ceiling limit, why should wages be paid the total wage beyond the limit?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/wages-ceiling-limit-under-esi\/#An_employee_who_has_ESI_registration_that_exceeds_the_prescribed_ceiling_limit_at_any_time_after_the_commencement_of_the_contribution_period_shall_remain_an_employee_until_the_end_of_that_contribution_period_The_rule_position_in_this_regard_is_as_follows_%E2%80%93\" >An employee (who has ESI registration) that exceeds the prescribed ceiling limit at any time after the commencement of the contribution period shall remain an employee until the end of that contribution period. The rule position in this regard is as follows: &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/wages-ceiling-limit-under-esi\/#According_to_Rule-50_of_the_ESI_Central_Rules_1950_any_employee_whose_contribution_excluding_remuneration_for_overtime_work_exceeds_one_month_fifteen_thousand_at_any_time_before_and_after_the_beginning_of_the_contribution_period_Will_be_done_Continue_and_Must_be_an_employee_by_the_end_of_that_period_%E2%80%9C\" >According to Rule-50 of the ESI (Central) Rules, 1950, any employee whose contribution (excluding remuneration for overtime work) exceeds one month (fifteen thousand) at any time before and after the beginning of the contribution period Will be done Continue and Must be an employee by the end of that period. &#8220;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/wages-ceiling-limit-under-esi\/#2_Will_the_late_settlement_draw_any_interest\" >2. Will the late settlement draw any interest?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/wages-ceiling-limit-under-esi\/#An_employer_failing_to_pay_contributions_within_the_limits_prescribed_under_Regulation_31_shall_be_liable_to_pay_simple_interest_at_the_rate_of_12_per_annum_in_respect_of_delayed_or_defaulted_payments_each_day_Contribution_31-A\" >An employer failing to pay contributions within the limits prescribed under Regulation 31 shall be liable to pay simple interest at the rate of 12% per annum in respect of delayed or defaulted payments each day (Contribution 31-A).<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/wages-ceiling-limit-under-esi\/#3_What_is_the_method_of_calculation_and_payment_of_contribution\" >3. What is the method of calculation and payment of contribution?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/wages-ceiling-limit-under-esi\/#Employers_have_to_file_monthly_contributions_online_through_ESIC_portal_after_monthly_registration_in_respect_of_all_their_employees_Through_this_practice_employers_are_required_to_enter_an_employee-wise_number_for_which_wages_are_paid_to_ascertain_the_number_of_contributions_paid\" >Employers have to file monthly contributions online through ESIC portal after monthly registration in respect of all their employees. Through this practice, employers are required to enter an employee-wise number, for which wages are paid to ascertain the number of contributions paid.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/wages-ceiling-limit-under-esi\/#ESIC_has_facilitated_the_payment_of_online_ESI_contributions_through_58_banks_the_payment_gateway_of_the_employer_besides_SBI\" >ESIC has facilitated the payment of online ESI contributions through 58 banks, the payment gateway of the employer besides SBI.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/wages-ceiling-limit-under-esi\/#The_total_amount_of_contribution_in_respect_of_all_employees_both_shares_for_each_month_is_through_the_ESIC_portal_the_generation_of_challan_can_be_deposited_online_at_any_branch_of_SBI_Credit_ESIC_facilitates_online_payment_of_ESI_contribution_through_payment_by_employer_gateway_of_58_banks_apart_from_SBI\" >The total amount of contribution in respect of all employees (both shares) for each month is through the ESIC portal, the generation of challan can be deposited online at any branch of SBI. Credit ESIC facilitates online payment of ESI contribution through payment by employer gateway of 58 banks apart from SBI.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/wages-ceiling-limit-under-esi\/#4_Why_should_an_employee_be_excluded_from_the_salary_ceiling_for_over-time_coverage\" >4. Why should an employee be excluded from the salary ceiling for over-time coverage?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/wages-ceiling-limit-under-esi\/#Overtime_is_not_a_regular_and_continuous_payment_but_is_occasional_If_overtime_is_also_taken_for_the_wage_limit_for_coverage_of_an_employee_it_may_be_out_of_coverage_for_some_time_and_again_within_the_scope_of_the_plan_if_not_overtime_However_this_includes_overtime_work_to_contribute_to_cover_the_risk_during_that_period_and_at_the_same_time_enables_him_to_attract_cash_benefits_at_an_increased_rate\" >Overtime is not a regular and continuous payment but is occasional. If overtime is also taken for the wage limit for coverage of an employee, it may be out of coverage for some time and again within the scope of the plan if not overtime. However, this includes overtime work to contribute to cover the risk during that period, and at the same time enables him to attract cash benefits at an increased rate.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_When_an_employee_exceeds_the_salary_ceiling_limit_why_should_wages_be_paid_the_total_wage_beyond_the_limit\"><\/span><b>1. When an employee exceeds the salary ceiling limit, why should wages be paid the total wage beyond the limit?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_employee_who_has_ESI_registration_that_exceeds_the_prescribed_ceiling_limit_at_any_time_after_the_commencement_of_the_contribution_period_shall_remain_an_employee_until_the_end_of_that_contribution_period_The_rule_position_in_this_regard_is_as_follows_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>An employee (who has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/esi-registration.html\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#085294\">ESI registration<\/font><\/a>) that exceeds the prescribed ceiling limit at any time after the commencement of the contribution period shall remain an employee until the end of that contribution period. The rule position in this regard is as follows: &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"According_to_Rule-50_of_the_ESI_Central_Rules_1950_any_employee_whose_contribution_excluding_remuneration_for_overtime_work_exceeds_one_month_fifteen_thousand_at_any_time_before_and_after_the_beginning_of_the_contribution_period_Will_be_done_Continue_and_Must_be_an_employee_by_the_end_of_that_period_%E2%80%9C\"><\/span>According to Rule-50 of the ESI (Central) Rules, 1950, any employee whose contribution (excluding remuneration for overtime work) exceeds one month (fifteen thousand) at any time before and after the beginning of the contribution period Will be done Continue and Must be an employee by the end of that period. &#8220;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Will_the_late_settlement_draw_any_interest\"><\/span><b>2. Will the late settlement draw any interest?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_employer_failing_to_pay_contributions_within_the_limits_prescribed_under_Regulation_31_shall_be_liable_to_pay_simple_interest_at_the_rate_of_12_per_annum_in_respect_of_delayed_or_defaulted_payments_each_day_Contribution_31-A\"><\/span>An employer failing to pay contributions within the limits prescribed under Regulation 31 shall be liable to pay simple interest at the rate of 12% per annum in respect of delayed or defaulted payments each day (Contribution 31-A).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_method_of_calculation_and_payment_of_contribution\"><\/span><b>3. What is the method of calculation and payment of contribution?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employers_have_to_file_monthly_contributions_online_through_ESIC_portal_after_monthly_registration_in_respect_of_all_their_employees_Through_this_practice_employers_are_required_to_enter_an_employee-wise_number_for_which_wages_are_paid_to_ascertain_the_number_of_contributions_paid\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Employers have to file monthly contributions online through ESIC portal after monthly registration in respect of all their employees. Through this practice, employers are required to enter an employee-wise number, for which wages are paid to ascertain the number of contributions paid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ESIC_has_facilitated_the_payment_of_online_ESI_contributions_through_58_banks_the_payment_gateway_of_the_employer_besides_SBI\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>ESIC has facilitated the payment of online ESI contributions through 58 banks, the payment gateway of the employer besides SBI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_total_amount_of_contribution_in_respect_of_all_employees_both_shares_for_each_month_is_through_the_ESIC_portal_the_generation_of_challan_can_be_deposited_online_at_any_branch_of_SBI_Credit_ESIC_facilitates_online_payment_of_ESI_contribution_through_payment_by_employer_gateway_of_58_banks_apart_from_SBI\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>The total amount of contribution in respect of all employees (both shares) for each month is through the ESIC portal, the generation of challan can be deposited online at any branch of SBI. Credit ESIC facilitates online payment of ESI contribution through payment by employer gateway of 58 banks apart from SBI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Why_should_an_employee_be_excluded_from_the_salary_ceiling_for_over-time_coverage\"><\/span><b>4. Why should an employee be excluded from the salary ceiling for over-time coverage?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overtime_is_not_a_regular_and_continuous_payment_but_is_occasional_If_overtime_is_also_taken_for_the_wage_limit_for_coverage_of_an_employee_it_may_be_out_of_coverage_for_some_time_and_again_within_the_scope_of_the_plan_if_not_overtime_However_this_includes_overtime_work_to_contribute_to_cover_the_risk_during_that_period_and_at_the_same_time_enables_him_to_attract_cash_benefits_at_an_increased_rate\"><\/span>Overtime is not a regular and continuous payment but is occasional. If overtime is also taken for the wage limit for coverage of an employee, it may be out of coverage for some time and again within the scope of the plan if not overtime. However, this includes overtime work to contribute to cover the risk during that period, and at the same time enables him to attract cash benefits at an increased rate.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The contribution shall be paid within 15 days of the last days of the calendar month in respect of an employee of a bank authorized by the corporation to whom the contribution falls due on any pay period (Regs. 29 and 31). 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