The Tripura Shops And Establishments Act 1970
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Tripura Shops and Establishments Act, 1970
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Tripura Shops And Establishments Act 1970, including "apprentice," "commercial establishment," and "establishment."
- S. 3Ins
- S. 4(1) This Act shall not apply to– (a) Offices of or under the Central or State Government
- S. 5Section 5 regulates shifts, weekly holidays, compensatory leave, and double wages for rest day work in shops and establishments.
- S. 6Section 6 regulates shop opening and closing hours, maximum daily and weekly work hours, and rest intervals for employees in Tripura.
- S. 7(1) In no hotel, restaurant, eating house or date shall the hour of closing be later than eleven o’clock post meridiem
- S. 8Section 8 limits young persons' work hours in shops and establishments to seven hours daily and forty weekly, with a mandatory one-hour rest break.
- S. 9No child who has not completed the age of twelve years shall be employed in any shop or establishment
- S. 10Ins
- S. 11Section 11 grants employees in shops and establishments in Tripura various types of leave and sick leave entitlements based on years of service.
- S. 12Section 12 ensures terminated employees in shops or establishments receive wages for unused privilege leave.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates double overtime pay for employees working beyond regular hours in shops and establishments.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates timely wage payment and allows workers to seek compensation for delayed or deducted wages within a year.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates one month's notice or wages for termination of a shop employee with over a year's service, and allows for legal recourse if terminated without cause.
- S. 16Subs
- S. 17Section 17 mandates shop-keepers to maintain employee registers and other records, which must be inspected and updated.
- S. 18Section 18 requires shop-keepers or employers to provide employment letters to workers in prescribed form.
- S. 19The Administrator can appoint Inspectors for enforcing the Act, deeming them public servants.
- S. 20Section 20 allows inspectors to enter and inspect shops for compliance with licensing and record-keeping requirements.
- S. 21Subs
- S. 22(1) No Court inferior to a Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence punishable under this Act
- S. 23Section 23 protects individuals from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act or its rules.
- S. 24Preserves existing employee rights and privileges more favorable than those provided by this Act.
- S. 25(1) The Administrator may, after previous publication make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 26Repeal and savings
- S. 27Ins
- S. 1010Section prohibits young persons and women from working late hours in shops, with special conditions for women's consent and safety.