
- The Act was passed by Gujarat Assembly earlier in February 2019.
- The Act replaced the Gujarat Shops and Establishments Act, 1948 which prevented shops and other businesses from operating between 12 to 6 a.m.
Details:
- Now shops and other commercial entities which employ more than 10 workers will have to get registered one-time only with no need for renewal and if they employ less than 10 workers then there will be no need of registration.
- Under this new act, workers will get twice the regular salary for working. Previously, it was one-and-a-half-times.
- According to the provision of the new act, working hours for women employees can only be between 6am to 9pm, which could be relaxed only if a written request is made and authorities have considered the safety issues for women.
Question:
Q. As per an act passed by which state assembly which came into force from May 1, 2019 will allow the shops and other businesses in the state to operate 24×7?a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Madhya Pradesh
c. Gujarat
d. Rajasthan