The Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988.
telangana · 1988
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the 2Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988
- S. 2Section 2 defines "apprentice" as a person employed for training, whether paid or unpaid.
- S. 3Inserted by ibid
- S. 4Substituted by G
- S. 5Section 5 allows the Inspector to revoke or suspend a registration certificate if obtained fraudulently or if there's a willful violation of the Act.
- S. 6Added by Act No
- S. 7Section 7 regulates shop opening and closing times in Telangana, allowing the government to set different hours for various shop types and areas.
- S. 8Substituted by G
- S. 9Limits weekly work hours to 48, allows overtime with extra pay, and permits extra hours for stock-taking.
- S. 10Substituted by G
- S. 11Section 11 limits shop employee work hours to 12 hours daily, up to 14 hours for stock-taking and accounting with overtime pay.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates shops to close weekly, typically on Sunday, with additional half-days off and no wage deductions.
- S. 13Section 13 allows the Chief Inspector to close certain shops on specified days for public interest, with government approval.
- S. 14The provisions of this Chapter shall apply only to establishments other than shops
- S. 15The section regulates opening and closing hours for establishments, allowing exceptions for restaurants and permitting different hours for various types of businesses.
- S. 16Limits weekly work hours to 48, allows overtime with pay, and permits extra hours for stock and accounts.
- S. 17Limits employee work hours to 15 hours daily with a mandatory one-hour rest interval, except for shorter work hours where rest can be reduced to 30 minutes.
- S. 18Section 18 limits employee work hours to 12 hours a day, extending to 14 hours for stock taking, 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. 20No Child shall be required or allowed to work in any establishment
- S. 21No young person shall be required or allowed to work in any establishment before 6 a
- S. 22Section 22 limits young workers' daily and weekly hours and bans overtime for them.
- S. 23No Woman employee shall be required or allowed to work in any establishment before 6-00 a
- S. 24Section 24 of the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988, allows women employees maternity leave without wages.
- S. 25Section 25 mandates maternity benefits for women employed for at least six months before delivery.
- S. 26Section mandates cleanliness and regular cleaning of premises in establishments to prevent nuisances.
- S. 27Section 27 mandates that shops must be ventilated according to local municipal or panchayat laws.
- S. 28Section 28 mandates fire safety precautions, ventilation, and employee safety measures in Telangana establishments.
- S. 29Section 29 prohibits manual transport of heavy loads that could harm employees and allows government to set weight limits.
- S. 30Section 30 of the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988, grants employees leave with wages and encashment benefits after a certain service period.
- S. 31Section 31 mandates nine paid holidays annually for employees, including specific national and state holidays, with exceptions for certain establishments.
- S. 32Section 32 mandates that employees receive wages equivalent to their average daily earnings for leave or holidays.
- S. 33The section allows the government to increase the total and accumulated leave days for shops and establishments by notification.
- S. 34Section 34 mandates compulsory enrollment of employees in an insurance scheme after one year of service and employer contributions.
- S. 35Section 35 mandates employers to pay employees all wages and required sums as stipulated by the Act.
- S. 36(1) Every employer shall fix periods (herein-after referred to as wage-periods) in respect of which such wages shall be
- S. 37Section 37 mandates overtime pay at double the regular rate for employees working beyond standard hours.
- S. 38Section 38 mandates timely wage payments and allows government exemption for certain employees.
- S. 39All wages shall be paid in current coin or currency notes or in both
- S. 40(1) The wages of an employee shall be paid to him without deduction of any kind except those authorised by or under th
- S. 41Section 41 of the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988, regulates fines for employee misconduct, specifying conditions and limits for their imposition and recovery.
- S. 42Section 42 allows wage deductions for employee absences, but not exceeding the absence proportion, with special rules for concerted absences.
- S. 43Section 43 limits deductions for employee negligence to half the damage amount and mandates recording in a prescribed register.
- S. 44Section 44 limits wage deductions for house amenities to their actual value and requires government conditions for deductions under clause (e).
- S. 45Section 45 regulates recovery of pre-employment advances and advances of unearned wages under specific conditions.
- S. 46Section 46 allows the government to impose conditions on deductions specified in section 40.
- S. 47Section 47 of the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 protects employees from unjust termination and mandates notice or compensation for long-term staff.
- S. 48Section 48 appoints an authority to hear appeals on employee service termination and outlines the authority's powers and time limits for decision-making.
- S. 49Section 49 ensures employees retain notice and service compensation upon establishment transfer if terms remain favorable.
- S. 50Section 50 allows the government to appoint an authority to resolve wage-related disputes in specified areas.
- S. 51Section 51 allows employees or their representatives to apply for wage deductions refund or delayed payment compensation within a year.
- S. 52Section 52 allows a single application for unpaid wages for employees in the same group, with a maximum compensation of ten rupees per employee.
- S. 53Section 53 allows appeals against certain orders within 30 days if specific monetary thresholds are met.
- S. 54Section 54 allows the authority to attach an employer's property to ensure payment of dues if evasion is suspected.
- S. 55Section 55 grants appointed authorities the powers of a Civil Court to enforce evidence and attach employer property.
- S. 56The section allows the government to set fees and costs for legal proceedings under the act.
- S. 57The section allows the government to appoint inspectors and define their jurisdictional areas for enforcing the Act.
- S. 58The Chief Inspector under the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act has additional powers and duties of an Inspector.
- S. 59Section 59 grants inspectors the authority to enter and inspect any establishment within their jurisdiction.
- S. 60Section 60 designates Chief Inspectors and Inspectors as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 61Section 61 outlines penalties for employers making false statements or violating various sections of the act, with fines and imprisonment for repeated offenses.
- S. 62Section 62 allows the Chief Inspector to authorize officers to accept fines up to rupees one hundred for certain violations, ending proceedings upon payment.
- S. 63Section 63 penalizes obstructing or failing to assist an Inspector under the Act with up to three months' imprisonment.
- S. 64Section 64 of the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988, outlines conditions for court proceedings against employers for wage-related offenses, requiring prior sanction and specific defenses.
- S. 65Section 65 prohibits courts from hearing wage recovery suits if the matter is pending with the appointed authority or has been addressed under sections 51, 53.
- S. 66Section 66 invalidates any contract that tries to strip an employee of rights granted by the Act.
- S. 67Section 67 specifies that only a Magistrate of Second Class or higher can try offenses under the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act.
- S. 68Section 68 mandates employers to maintain and display prescribed registers, records, and notices, and submit required reports, while allowing digital formats.
- S. 69Section 69 prohibits employees from working on their holidays or leave as per the Act.
- S. 70The section allows the government to delegate its powers under the Act to other officers or authorities, subject to control and revision by the government.
- S. 71(1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 72Section 72 preserves employees' existing favorable rights and privileges under other laws or agreements.
- S. 73Section 73 exempts various establishments and employees from the application of the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988.
- S. 74Section 74 applies Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 provisions to employees under the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988.
- S. 75Section 75 protects individuals from legal actions for good faith compliance with the Act.
- S. 76The section allows the government to suspend certain provisions of the act during special occasions like festivals or public holidays.
- S. 77Section 77 makes the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act applicable to cooperative societies despite the Telangana Co-operative Societies Act.
- S. 78Section 78 repeals the Weekly Holidays Act, 1942 for establishments once the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 is enforced.
- S. 79Section 79 repeals the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1966 in Telangana upon the new act's enforcement.