ABOUT SHOPS AND ESTABLISHMENTS REGISTRATION
Shop and Establishment Certificate issued by Labour Department in Delhi. Even now department also started shop act registration online. Shop and Establishment also called labour license registration in general terms.
ADVANTAGES
LEGAL ENTITY PROOF
Each shop or business required a legal entity proof like proprietorship firm or partnership firm etc. Shop Registration under the MSME Act 2006 provide a legal entity proof which gives the right for doing the business in your area or state for the same.
BUSINESS BANK ACCOUNT
Every banks is required a legal entity proof to open a current bank account. Each Shop have to open a separate bank account for the daily transactions as per the RBI Compliance. So, on the basis of the shop certificate you can easily open a current business bank account.
GOVERNMENT BENEFITS
Each state have a DIC Department which create the policy in the respective state for the all small business. On the basis of Shop License Registration Certificate you can easily avail the government benefits.
TRUSTWORTHY
Shopkeeper are trader or wholesaler or any other type of business but all needs the trust from the customer. Shop Registration under the MSME Act gives you trust between the customer when you mentioned your license registration number on the invoice or shop board.
LIFETIME CERTIFICATIONY
Shop License Registration under the MSME Act 2006 gives you the lifetime valid Certification so, there is no renewal cost. Its just only one time cost for the same.
DOCUMENT REQUIRED
- Pan Card Copy of the Applicant
- Aadhaar Card Copy of the Applicant
- Business address proof of the establishment
- Rent agreement and NOC
ELIGIBILITY
The scope and area covered under this Act is to regulate payment of wages, terms of service, holidays, leaves, work conditions, hours of work, overtime work, maternity leave and benefits, rules for employment of children, description of labour etc. All shops and commercial establishments are required to be registered under the Shops and Establishment Act within 30 days of commencement of work. Every Indian state has a separate rules and regulations with regard to conditions of work.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE OBJECT OF THE DELHI SHOPS & ESTABLISHMENTS ACT?
The object of Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954, is to give some minimum benefits and relief to the vast unorganized sector of employees, employed in Shops and Establishments. Industrial Dispute Act 1947 , and Delhi Shops & Establishments. Act, 1954 are supplemental to each other.
WHAT IS THE AREA WHERE DELHI SHOPS AND ESTABLISHMENTS ACT 1954 ARE APPLICABLE?
This Act is applicable to all Shops and Establishments in the whole of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
WHAT IS THE SET UP FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT?
The Act is enforced through the Chief Inspector of Shops (CIS) and various inspectors under the Act, who are posted in nine districts of the capital who function under the supervision and control of Deputy /Assistant Labour Commissioners of the concerned district. Chief Inspector functions under the supervision of Deputy. Labour Commissioners (CIS) who in turn functions under the supervision of LC.
WHETHER REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY UNDER THE ACT?
Yes, Registration is mandatory under the Act.
WHAT ARE THE OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SHOPS AND ESTABLISHMENTS IN DELHI?
No Shops or Establishment on any day , can be opened earlier than such hour or closed later than such hour, as may be fixed by the Government by general or special order is this behalf.
COULD ANY SHOP OR ESTABLISHMENT BE OPENED ON A REST OR CLOSED DAY?
Yes, by giving a 24 hours advance notice to the Chief Inspector.
WHAT ARE THE WORKING HOURS FOR EMPLOYEES OF SHOPS OR ESTABLISHMENTS?
For not more than nine hours on any day or 48 hours in any week .
WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF WORK OF YOUNG PERSONS EMPLOYED IN SHOPS AND ESTABLISHMENTS?
Not for more than 6 hours a day and not to be employed continuously for more than 3 ½ hours without an interval of at least half an hour.
WHETHER DOUBLE EMPLOYMENT IS PERMISSIBLE UNDER THE ACT?
Double employment is prohibited under Section 9 of the act.
WHETHER CHILDREN ARE PERMITTED TO WORK IN SHOPS OR ESTABLISHMENTS?
No, children of 12 years and below are prohibited to work in shops under (Sec. 12)
CAN A WOMEN EMPLOYEE BE REQUIRED TO WORK DURING NIGHT SHIFT?
No woman or a young person can be required to work, whether as an employee otherwise in any establishment between 9 P.M. to 7 A.M during summer season and between 8 P.M. to 8 A.M during winter season.