E.S.I Corporation vs Kakinanda Municipality And Ors. ...

The Supreme Court addressed the dispute between the Employees' State Insurance Corporation and Kakinada Municipality regarding the payment of contributions under the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948. The court examined the applicability of the Act to the municipality and the validity of the show cause notices issued for contributions due. Ultimately, the court upheld the authority of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation to demand contributions, reinforcing the obligations of local self-governments under the Act.