Mohali, Aug. 8 -- The Mohali Industries Association has leveled serious allegations against the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), regional office, Chandigarh, accusing it of systematically denying legitimate medical claims and delaying financial benefits to insured workers and their families despite regular contributions under the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme.

Addressing a press conference, the association members alleged that the situation worsened since the appointment of regional director Deepak Malik in April this year, claiming that insured workers and employers were facing unnecessary hurdles in securing benefits guaranteed under the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948.

The ESI Act is a social security leg...