The Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988.
andhra-pradesh · 1988
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- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 establishes its title, extent, and effective date across the state.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988.
- S. 3Section 3 mandates employers to register their establishments with the Inspector and maintain updated records.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the process for renewing a registration certificate for shops and establishments in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 5Section 5 allows revocation or suspension of a shop registration if obtained fraudulently or if the employer breaks the Act's provisions.
- S. 6Section 6 allows aggrieved parties to appeal against the revocation or suspension of a registration certificate within 30 days.
- S. 7Section 7 regulates shop opening and closing times in Andhra Pradesh, allowing government-set hours with exceptions for serving existing customers.
- S. 8Section 8 prohibits selling goods outside shop hours except for newspapers, flowers, pan, vegetables, fruits, and other specified goods.
- S. 9Limits daily and weekly work hours in shops, allowing overtime with specific conditions.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates a one-hour rest interval for employees working more than five hours daily in shops.
- S. 11Section 11 regulates employee work hours in shops, limiting shifts to 12 hours with 14 allowed for stock-taking and accounting on overtime.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates weekly closures for shops, with optional additional half-days off and no wage deductions for closed days.
- S. 13Section 13 allows the Chief Inspector to close shops during special occasions for public interest, with government approval.
- S. 14Section 14 applies the chapter's provisions only to establishments excluding shops.
- S. 15The section regulates opening and closing hours for establishments, allowing extensions for serving customers and permitting different hours for various types.
- S. 16Limits daily and weekly work hours to eight and forty-eight, with overtime conditions for up to twelve hours a day and sixty-two hours a week.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates a one-hour rest interval for employees working more than five hours daily, with a possible reduction to half-an-hour for shorter work days.
- S. 18Section 18 limits employee work periods to 12 hours daily, with a 14-hour allowance for stock taking and account preparation with overtime pay.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates weekly holidays for employees and allows the government to mandate additional half-days off for certain establishments.
- S. 20Children not to work in establishment - No Child shall be required or allowed to work in any establishment
- S. 21Special provision for young persons - No young person shall be required or allowed to work in any establishment before 6
- S. 22Limits daily and weekly working hours for young persons to 7 hours and 42 hours respectively, prohibiting overtime.
- S. 23Special provision for women – 1[No Woman employee shall be required or allowed to work in any establishment before 6-00
- S. 24Section 24 provides maternity leave without wages for women employees entitled to benefits under section 25.
- S. 25Section 25 provides maternity benefits for women employed for at least six months, excluding days worked.
- S. 26Section mandates establishments to maintain clean premises, free from drains or nuisances, cleaned as prescribed.
- S. 27Section mandates ventilation in establishments as per local municipal laws.
- S. 28Section 28 mandates fire safety precautions in most establishments, with exemptions for those paying more than specified holidays.
- S. 29Section 29 regulates leave and holidays with wages for employees in shops and establishments in Andhra Pradesh.
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- S. 32Section 32 mandates employees to receive pay equivalent to their average daily wages for leave and holidays.
- S. 33The section allows the government to increase the leave days and accumulation limit for shops and establishments via notification.
- S. 34Section 34 mandates compulsory enrollment of employees in a government-notified insurance scheme, with both employee and employer contributions.
- S. 35Section 35 mandates that employers must pay employees all wages and required sums as stipulated by the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act.
- S. 36Section 36 mandates employers to set wage-pay periods not exceeding one month.
- S. 37Section 37 mandates double wages for overtime work beyond normal hours, with specific rates for less than eight-hour workdays.
- S. 38Section 38 mandates timely wage payments within five days after the wage period or two days after termination, with possible government exemptions.
- S. 39Wages to be paid in current coin or currency notes - All wages shall be paid in current coin or currency notes or in bot
- S. 40Section 40 specifies authorized wage deductions under the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988.
- S. 41Fines
- S. 42Section 42 allows deductions for employee absence from duty, proportional to absence duration, with exceptions for collective absences without notice.
- S. 43Section 43 limits deductions for employee negligence to half damage cost or loss amount, with proper notice and procedure.
- S. 44Section 44 regulates wage deductions for services or amenities provided by employers, ensuring they don't exceed their value.
- S. 45Section 45 regulates the recovery of advances given before employment, except travel expenses, and advances of unearned wages.
- S. 46Deductions for payments to co-operative societies and insurance schemes, etc
- S. 47Conditions for terminating the services of an employee, payment of service compensation for termination, disablement, et
- S. 48Appointment of authority to hear and decide appeals arising out of termination of services
- S. 49Notice and payment of service compensation to employees in the case of transfer of establishment
- S. 50Appointment of authority to hear and decide claims relating to wages etc
- S. 51Claims arising out of deductions from wages or delay in payment of wages etc
- S. 52Section 52 allows a single application for unpaid wages for employees from the same establishment, with a maximum compensation of ten rupees per employee.
- S. 53Section 53 allows appeals against certain orders or directions related to wages and compensation within 30 days.
- S. 54Section 54 allows authorities to attach an employer's property to prevent evasion of payment of dues after an application or appeal.
- S. 55Section 55 grants authorities appointed under section 50 powers equivalent to a Civil Court for evidence collection and witness enforcement.
- S. 56The section allows the government to set cost and court fee scales for proceedings under Chapter X.
- S. 57The section allows the government to appoint Chief Inspectors and Inspectors for enforcing the Act and define their jurisdictions.
- S. 58Section 58 grants the Chief Inspector additional powers and duties beyond those specified for an Inspector under the Act.
- S. 59Inspectors can enter and inspect establishments within their jurisdiction to enforce the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act.
- S. 60Section 60 designates Chief Inspectors and Inspectors as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 61Section 61 outlines penalties for employers violating various sections of the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, including fines and imprisonment for non-compliance.
- S. 62Section 62 allows the Chief Inspector to authorize officers to accept fines for certain violations, withdrawing proceedings upon payment.
- S. 63Penalty for obstructing Inspector, etc
- S. 64Section 64 outlines the procedure for courts to handle complaints against employers for wage-related offenses under the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988.
- S. 65Section 65 bars courts from hearing wage recovery suits if the claim is pending or decided under the Act's specified sections.
- S. 66Section 66 nullifies any contract where an employee waives rights granted by the Act.
- S. 67Section 67 mandates that only a Magistrate of Second Class or higher can try offenses under this Act.
- S. 68Maintenance of registers and records and display of notices, etc
- S. 69Section 69 prohibits employees from working in any establishment on their holidays or leave.
- S. 70Delegation of powers
- S. 71Power to make rules
- S. 72Rights and privileges under other laws etc
- S. 73Section 73 exempts various establishments and employees from the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988.
- S. 74Section 74 applies the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 to employees covered by the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988.
- S. 75Protection of persons acting in good faith
- S. 76The section allows the government to temporarily suspend certain provisions during fairs and festivals.
- S. 77The Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 applies to Co-operative Societies despite the Andhra Pradesh Co-operative Societies Act, 1964.
- S. 78Section 78 exempts establishments regulated by this Act from the Weekly Holidays Act, 1942.
- S. 79Repeals the 1966 Act and preserves its existing appointments, orders, and proceedings under the new 1988 Act.