Delhi Gears Up to Fight Mosquito-Borne Diseases
With the arrival of mosquito season, the Delhi Municipal Corporation has urged all institutions to take action against mosquito breeding grounds. Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) will take legal action against institutions that create mosquito breeding grounds.
Regulations and Operating Hours for Fair Price Shop Dealers in Mizoram
The office order issued by the Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs in Mizoram regulates the operating hours of Fair Price Shop Dealers/Retailers, emphasizing the importance of adhering to specific time slots, and outlining consequences for non-compliance to ensure fair distribution of essential commodities.
Kerala – Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Rules
Amendment of the Rules.- In the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Rules, 1961, for the words “Labour Commissionerate Automated System”, wherever they occur, the words “Labour Commissionerate Automation System” shall be substituted. The Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960 (34 of 1960) was amended by the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2021 (20 of 2021). Now, the Government has decided to amend the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Rules, 1961 suitably in accordance with the above said amendment after having published the draft rules calling for objections and suggestions as per notification dated 4th July, 2023 published in the Kerala Gazette Extraordinary No.2223 dated 5th July, 2023.
BMC Cracks Down on Mumbai Shops for Not Displaying Marathi Signboards
Starting from Tuesday, 28th November, 2023, the BMC will take legal action against shops and establishments that fail to display Marathi signboards. In addition to prosecution, a penalty of ₹2000 per staffer per shop will be levied. The civic body has formed teams at the ward level to ensure effective enforcement. Offenders will face registration of an offense, and the BMC will report their violations to the Supreme Court.
The Registration (Punjab Amendment) Bill, 2023
The present Amendment has sought the registration of any instrument or agreement relating to the deposit of title deeds (Equitable Mortgage), where such deposit has been made by way of security for the repayment of a loan or an existing or future debts. Further, the Amendment Bill also requires the registration of any certificate of sale granted to the purchaser of any property sold by public auction by a Civil or Revenue Officer or Civil Court or any authority, under law.
Shop and Establishments in Punjab permitted to operate all 365 days of the year up to 31-05-2024
As establishments are being given permission to be open for all day’s new staff shall be appointed for the extended timing.
Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2023
This Amendment Act seeks to further amend the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947. The Amendment Act has included several employee-centric facilities within its ambit. These include drinking water, latrines and urinals, rest room and lunch room and first-aid.
Government of Himachal Pradesh extends the closing hours of Shops and Commercial Establishments
Government of Himachal Pradesh has extended the closing hours of Shops and Commercial Establishments in the State of Himachal Pradesh covered under the Himachal Pradesh Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, from 9:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
Telangana guidelines for permitting all Shops & Establishments to keep open on all days of the year in Telangana State
The Government of Telangana issued guidelines for permitting all Shops & Establishments to keep open on all days of the year in Telangana State for a further period of three (3) years w.e.f. June 16, 2022, subject to certain conditions.
Government of Goa notifies Tourist Trade Support (Working Capital Interest Subvention) Scheme.
Under this scheme, the Government will reimburse interest up to a maximum of 5% on working capital loans amounting to a maximum of INR 25 lakhs for 6 months in one single claim.
