The Assam Shops and Establishment Act, 2022
assam · 2025
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Assam Shops and Establishments Act, 2022
- S. 2In this Acl, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-
- S. 3Section 3 regulates maximum working hours, overtime limits, and rest requirements for workers in Assam shops and establishments.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates new shops or establishments with five or more workers to register online and obtain a Labour Identification Number within 60 days.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates registration renewal every five years or upon ownership/business change, and initial notification for businesses with fewer than five workers.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the process for renewing shop registration certificates, late fees, dispute resolution, and cancellation for fraudulent registrations.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates employers to notify the Chief Facilitator and Facilitator of business closures within 30 days, leading to registration cancellation.
- S. 16Section 16 regulates overtime pay, shift work, weekly rest, and compensatory leave for workers in shops and establishments in Assam.
- S. 17Section 17 of the Assam Shops and Establishment Act, 2022 mandates weekly holidays, casual leave, sick leave, and medical leave with wages for workers.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates employers to provide sufficient wholesome drinking water, latrines, urinals, creche, first-aid, and canteen facilities for shop workers.
- S. 20Section 20 mandates employers to provide separate rest rooms, latrines, urinals, creches, first-aid facilities, and canteens for shop workers.
- S. 23Section 23 empowers the government to appoint Chief Facilitators and Facilitators to advise employers and workers and inspect shops and establishments.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates employers to maintain and produce registers, records, and notices for inspection and submit annual returns as prescribed.
- S. 28Section 28 imposes penalties for violations of the Assam Shops and Establishment Act, 2022 that cause accidents.
- S. 29obstruction or refusal to provide register, efc
- S. 30Section 30 outlines penalties for violations of the Assam Shops and Establishment Act, including fines and imprisonment for non-compliance and obstructing inspectors.
- S. 33Section 33 of the Assam Shops and Establishment Act, 2022 allows exemptions from specified working hours for certain establishments and protects those acting in good faith.
- S. 36Section 36 allows the government to specify different operating hours and exemptions for shops and establishments, and to suspend the act for special occasions.
- S. 40Section 40 repeals the Assam Shops and Establishments Act, 1971, but preserves its existing appointments and proceedings under the new act.
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