Prelims 2012 · Polity and Constitution · Question 55
Consider the following:
- Hotels and restaurants
- Motor transport undertakings
- Newspaper establishments
- Private medical institutions
The employees of which of the above can have the 'Social Security' coverage under Employees' State Insurance Scheme?
Answer
1, 2, 3 and 4
1. Hotels and restaurants — Covered under the ESI Act in implemented areas as part of shops/commercial establishments. Verdict: Correct.
2. Motor transport undertakings — Specifically covered under the Employees' State Insurance framework. Verdict: Correct.
3. Newspaper establishments — Also brought under ESI coverage in implemented areas. Verdict: Correct.
4. Private medical institutions — Private educational and medical institutions are covered under ESI in notified/implemented areas. Verdict: Correct.
Since all four categories can get social security coverage under the Employees' State Insurance Scheme, the correct answer is (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4.