The basic definition of a shop is an outlet where goods are sold in retail or in wholesale, or services are provided whether online or in person. An establishment is any place (including a shop) which constitutes as a place of service. For example, commercial establishments, residential hotel, eating houses, theater, public places of entertainment, etc which provides employment to people and pays them a salary. The shop and establishment act was introduced in 1948.
The Shops and Establishment Act has been implemented in various states of India. It provide legal rights in the interest of the employees and employers working in the unorganized sector of employment and to oversee and regulate the working conditions
While there is not one uniform act which governs all the states, most states have their own model of the act.
The basic provisions of the act are as follows:
Registration of the shop/ establishment within 30 days of commencement.
All commercial establishments must adhere to The Weekly Holiday Act, 1942.
Communication of closure of the establishment within 15 days of the end of operations.
Specification of hours of work per day per week.
Specifies the opening and closing of the shopper day, closing days, national holidays and overtime work. Along the usual standard, shops cannot open before 7 AM and close after 8:30 PM.
States the rules for employing young persons, women and disabled persons in the shops. Minimum age of employee cannot be less than 14 years.
Lays down the minimum wages.
Specifies duration of sick leave, maternity leave etc
Rules for employment and termination of employment.
Specifies obligations for employers.
Specifies obligations for employees.
As a business owner, you need to register under the Shops and Establishment act. Follow the given guidelines to register for the same:
Application: Procure the prescribed application, duly fill it out and submit it to the local inspector along with the fee, within 30 days of commencement of business.
Fill information: It should contain the following information:
Name of the employer and the manager(if any)
Postal address of the establishment
Name of the establishment
Any other information prescribed
Finally, once the inspector has successfully verified the application, he/she will enter the details in the Registrar of Establishments and issue a certificate of the establishment to you. The license has a validity of five years after which it needs a renewal. Now apply for shop establishment license in India with the help of experts at LegalRaasta.
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