The Employees State Insurance Extension to the Tribal Areas of Meghalaya) Act, 1998

The Employees State Insurance Extension to the Tribal Areas of Meghalaya) Act, 1998

This Act extends the Employees State Insurance Act of 1948 to the tribal areas of Meghalaya, which are specific regions listed in the Constitution's Sixth Schedule. It applies immediately to these areas, ensuring that employees in these regions are covered by the state insurance benefits provided under the central act. The legislation also validates any actions or proceedings that were already started before this Act came into force, ensuring that previous administrative steps remain legally valid despite the new application of the insurance scheme.

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