What is shop Act License

Every shop and establishment required to get registered under Shops and Establishments Act, enacted by every state.

Summary and Scope of The Shop and Establishment Act.

• Employers must send a statement in prescribed form along with a prescribed fee to Inspector of the local area, within 30 days of the commencement of the establishment.
• A state legislation; each state has framed its own rules for the Act.
• The statement contains, i) name of employer or manager if any; ii) the postal address of the establishment; iii) category of the establishment; iv) any other particulars as may be prescribed.
• The establishment may then be registered if the Inspector id satisfied with the correctness of the statement and the Certificate of Registration is issued.
• Certificate of Registration is prominently displayed at the premises of the establishment.