FAQ 1: What is the area where Delhi Shops and Establishments Act 1954 is
applicable?
This Act is
applicable to all Shops and Establishments in the whole of the National Capital
Territory of Delhi.
FAQ 2: What is the object
of the Delhi Shops & Establishments Act?
The
object of Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954, is to give some minimum
benefits and relief to the vast unorganized sector of employees, employed in
Shops and Establishments. Industrial Dispute Act 1947, and Delhi Shops &
Establishments. Act, 1954 are supplemental to each other.
FAQ 3: What is the set up for enforcement of this Act?
The Act is enforced
through the Chief Inspector of Shops (CIS) and various inspectors under the
Act, who are posted in nine districts of the capital who function under the
supervision and control of Dy./ Asstt. Labour Commissioners of the concerned
district. Chief Inspector functions under the supervision of Dy. Labour
Commissioners (CIS) who in turn functions under the supervision of LC.
FAQ 4: Whether Registration is mandatory under the Act?
Yes, Registration is
mandatory under the Act.
FAQ 5: What are the opening and closing hours of Shops and Establishments in
Delhi?
No Shops or
Establishment on any day, can be opened earlier than such hour or closed later
than such hour, as may be fixed by the Government by general or special order
is this behalf (S.15).
FAQ 6: What are the rest and closed day?
Every Shops and
Establishments shall remain closed for one day in a week.
FAQ 7: Could
any Shop or Establishment be opened on a rest or closed day?
Yes, by giving a 24
hours advance notice to the Chief Inspector. (S.16 (3) (ii))
FAQ 8: What
are the working hours for employees of shops or establishments?
For not more than
nine hours on any day or 48 hours in any week. (Section 8 )
FAQ 9: What
is the period or interval for rest and meals?
No period of
continuous work shall exceed five hours, which is to be followed by an interval
for rest and meals of at least half an hour for an adult person. (Section .10)
FAQ 10: What
are the hours of work of young persons employed in Shops and Establishments?
Not for more than 6
hours a day and not to be employed continuously for more than 3 ½ hours without
an interval of at least half an hour.
FAQ 11: What are the provisions
regarding exemptions under this Act ?
Section 4 of the Act
provides for grant of exemptions from certain provisions of the Act. (e.g.
Section 14, 15 & 16) with the approval of Lt. Governer subject to
conditions as may be prescribed. (Application Form for Exemption)
FAQ 12: What are the records and
registers etc to be maintained by every Shops or Establishments?
The occupier of every
Shops or Establishments shall for the purpose of this Act maintain such other
records and registers and display such other notices as may be prescribed.
(Section 33)
FAQ 13: What are the legal
provisions regarding the issuance of appointment letters?
The employer shall furnish
every employee with a letter of appointment which shall contain particulars
such as (a) name of the employer (b) name and address of the establishment (c)
the name, father's name and age of the employee (d) Hours of work (e) date of
appointment.
FAQ 14: What are the time and
conditions for payment of wages to employers?
Every employer or his
agent or the manager of any establishment shall fix periods of wages payable to
the employees, which shall not exceed one month. The wages of a wage period
must be paid before the expiry of seventh day of the last day of the wage
period.
FAQ 15: What are the different
types of leave available to an employee under the Act?
Every person employed
in an establishment shall be entitled
a) to 15 days of privilege leave for one year of service, which can be accumulated to 45 days.
b) To 12 days of sickness or casual in an year. (Section.22)
a) to 15 days of privilege leave for one year of service, which can be accumulated to 45 days.
b) To 12 days of sickness or casual in an year. (Section.22)
FAQ 16: Whether children are
permitted to work in Shops or Establishments?
No, children of 12
years and below are prohibited to work in shops under (Sec. 12)
FAQ 17: Whether double employment
is permissible under the Act?
Double employment is
prohibited under Section 9 of the act.
FAQ 18: Can a women employee be
required to work during night shift?
No woman or a young
person can be required to work, whether as an employee otherwise in any
establishment between 9 P.M. to 7 A.M during summer season and between 8 P.M.
to 8 A.M during winter season.
FAQ 19: What is the provision of
availing privilege leave?
An employee has to
apply in writing to the employer, indicating in advance, the date from which he
would like to avail privilege leave 15 days in advance.
FAQ 20: Is there any legal
obligation for keeping the premises clean?
The premises of every
establishment shall be kept clean and free from effluvia arising from any drain
or privy or other nuisance and shall be cleaned at such time and by such
methods prescribed under Rule 11 of the Act.
FAQ 21: Whether an employer is
liable to pay compensation if an employee suffers injuries or is subject to
fatal accident?
The provisions of
workman's compensation Act 1923, have been made applicable to every
establishment covered under the Act.
FAQ 22: Whether an employer is
bound to maintain some records pertaining to the employees?
Yes, the employer is
bond to maintain records and display notices as provided under section 33 of
the Act and Rule 14.
