Central regulation

Shops and Establishments Registration (state-level)

Every commercial establishment must register under the state's Shops and Establishments Act within 30-60 days of starting business. Registration covers working hours, weekly off, leave entitlement, employment of women and minors. State portals vary.

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Definition

SourceState-specific Shops & Establishments Acts (Bombay 1948; Karnataka 1961; Tamil Nadu 1947; Delhi 1954; UP 1962, etc.) · Section 4-5 (Registration)
labour.gov.in

What it means in practice

Shops and Establishments Registration (state-level) is administered by State Labour Department. The obligation is grounded in State-specific Shops & Establishments Acts (Bombay 1948; Karnataka 1961; Tamil Nadu 1947; Delhi 1954; UP 1962, etc.) (Section 4-5 (Registration)).

Some states (Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi) have moved to lifetime/5-year validity; others (Tamil Nadu, UP) retain annual renewal.

SourceState-specific Shops & Establishments Acts (Bombay 1948; Karnataka 1961; Tamil Nadu 1947; Delhi 1954; UP 1962, etc.) · Section 4-5 (Registration)
labour.gov.in

Triggers (applicability conditions)

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Deadlines and penalty

Cadence: Every year · Annual renewal
Next due: No fixed date Renews on your licence date
Penalty for default: Unregistered operation: fine Rs 5,000-1,00,000 depending on state; continuing offence Rs 100-2,000/day.

This obligation has no fixed calendar date: it depends on when you start, your licence date or your registration.

Citations

SourceState-specific Shops & Establishments Acts (Bombay 1948; Karnataka 1961; Tamil Nadu 1947; Delhi 1954; UP 1962, etc.) · Section 4-5 (Registration)
labour.gov.in