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Regional Directors must submit a signed undertaking and a soil investigation report for all land parcels intended for ESIC infrastructure projects. This requirement applies to existing land parcels where construction has not started and to new sites proposed for acquisition. Regional Directors must identify site constraints such as litigation, encroachments, poor connectivity, or unsuitable topography. For medical colleges, the land must also meet National Medical Commission norms. Regional Directors must submit the required documentation for existing land parcels within 45 days of the circular date. For new acquisitions, the certificate and checklist must accompany the Site Selection Committee report for project approval.
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W-18/3/Misc./2021-PMD I/4603369/2026
कर्मचारी राज्य बीमा निगम (श्रम एवं रोजगार मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार) EMPLOYEES' STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION (Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India) क.रा.बी.नि. E.S.I.C.
मुख्यालय/HEADQUARTERS पंचदीप भवन, सीआईजी मार्ग, नई दिल्ली-110002 Panchdeep Bhawan, CIG Marg, New Delhi- 02 Phone No. 011-23604700 Website: www.esic.gov.in Email: dir-gen@esic.gov.in
W-18/3/Misc./2021-PMD
06-11-2026
To/सेवा में, All Regional Directors/सभी क्षेत्रीय निदेशक, ESI Corporation/कर्मचारी राज्य बीमा निगम,
Subject: Assessment of Land suitability for Construction of ESIC infrastructure
Sir/Madam,
Please refer to this office's letters dated 12.12.2022 and 04.07.2024 regarding the guidelines for assessing the suitability of land acquisition for the construction of ESIC Medical Colleges, ESIC Hospitals, ESIC Dispensaries and other ESIC establishments.
In this regard, it has been observed that delays in the execution of various ESIC construction projects are primarily attributable to land-related issues and site-specific constraints, such as pending litigation, encroachments, the presence of HT/LT electrical lines, inadequate approach roads, lack of proper connectivity, rocky strata, physical obstructions etc. Further, in certain cases, the sites are located far away from IP clusters/industrial areas, adversely affecting accessibility for the intended beneficiaries. Whereas, the projects where encumbrance-free land is available, with adequate road connectivity and suitable soil and topographical conditions, are found to be progressing smoothly.
In view of the above, all Regional Directors are requested to furnish a duly signed undertaking/certificate in the prescribed format (enclosed) in respect of
In respect of existing land parcels, the Regional Directors shall specifically highlight any issues or site-specific constraints affecting the suitability of the land for the intended project, including pending litigation, encroachments, inadequate road connectivity, distance from IP clusters/industrial areas, HT/LT electrical lines, rocky soil, unsuitable topographical conditions including proximity to river bed or hilly terrain or any other physical obstruction that may adversely affect the commencement or execution of construction work.
Further, soil investigation of such land parcels shall be got conducted through a recognised Central/State Government institution, and the soil investigation report, indicating the suitability of the soil for the proposed construction, shall be furnished to this office as an attachment of the certificate.
In respect of land parcels proposed for acquisition, the duly signed undertaking/certificate, along with the checklist issued vide this office letter dated 04.07.2024, shall form an integral part of the Site Selection Committee (SSC) report and be submitted along with the proposal for consideration and approval of the ESI Corporation.
In case of proposals for establishment of ESIC Medical Colleges, the proposed land must also be assessed and certified as suitable in accordance with the prevailing norms and requirements prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
The above information and duly signed undertakings/certifications in respect of existing land parcels shall be furnished to this office within 45 days from the date of issue of this communication, for examination and further necessary action.
This issues with the approval of Director General.
Yours faithfully,
Digitally signed by Narender Yadav Date: 06-11-2026 14:56:08
(Narender Yadav) Deputy Director
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