Question 1

What is Tamilnadu Shops and Establishment Act?

Accepted Answer

All business operations in Tamilnadu are governed by the Tamilnadu Shops & Establishments Act. According to the Act, a 'establishment' is any store, business, eatery, retail outlet, restaurant, amusement facility, theatre, or other institution that the State Government may designate in a notification for the purposes of the Act.

Question 2

What is the validity of shop act license?

Accepted Answer

The validity is upto 5 years from the date of establishment.

Question 3

Which entities are required to obtain the shop act license?

Accepted Answer

Retail and wholesale shops

Premises where services are rendered to customers including office

Workhouse or workplace used for trade or business

Theatre or place of public entertainment or amusement

Commercial establishment

Storeroom, warehouse or godown

Restaurant or eating house

Residential hotel

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Question 4

Is the shop act registration applicable for the establishments of the central and state government?

Accepted Answer

No! The establishments of central and state government are exempted from the Shop Act License

Question 5

Are the shop act registration valid in all states/UTs across India?

Accepted Answer

The shop establishment license is valid across the whole nation. To regulate entities within a state's region or border, each state and UT has its own law. However, all states' acts' general provisions are similar.

Question 6

Does a factory owner need to register under the shop and Establishment registration Act?

Accepted Answer

The Factories Act of 1948 governs factories, hence factory owners are not needed to register under the shop act registration.

Question 7

What are the details that are to be filled in the Shop Act Registration form?

Accepted Answer

The following information is included in the registration form for the shops and establishment certificate:

Nature of the business

Category of the establishment

Name of the manager

Full name of the employer

Date of establishment commencement

Name and address of the establishment

Employee details

Question 8

Is it necessary for the establishment to get their self-registered under Shop and Establishment Registration Act?

Accepted Answer

All shops and establishments must apply for registration under the Act within 30 days of opening, regardless of whether they employ one person or more.

Question 9

What are the fundamental object of the Shop and Establishment Act?

Accepted Answer

The Shops and Establishment Act's main goal is to ensure that all employees in the establishment receive equal rights and benefits across all foundations.

Question 10

Is it necessary to take approval from the labor department?

Accepted Answer

Yes, every firm must obtain Department of Labor approval before starting operations under the Shop and Establishment Act.

Question 11

Is shop and establishment license compulsory in Tamilnadu?

Accepted Answer

Yes, obtaining a shop and establishment license is compulsory for all shops and commercial establishments operating in Tamil Nadu. It is a legal requirement under the Tamil Nadu Shop and Establishment Act, 1947.

Question 12

Is shop and establishment license compulsory for less than 10 employees in tamilnadu?

Accepted Answer

The Act applies to all shops and establishments, regardless of the number of employees. Therefore, even if a shop or establishment has less than 10 employees, it is still required to obtain a license under the Act.

Question 13

What is the difference between a shop and a commercial establishment?

Accepted Answer

The character of their respective operations is the primary distinction between a shop and a commercial institution. Any location where products are offered, whether for retail or wholesale, is referred to as a store. A business establishment, on the other hand, is any location that hosts commercial activities like banking, insurance, or amusement.

Question 14

When should establishment and shop owners submit their application for registration under Tamil Nadu Shop and Establishment Act,1947 ?

Accepted Answer

All shop and establishment owners must file their application for registration within 30 days of the date on which their company began, according to the Tamil Nadu Shop and Establishment Act, 1947.  Immediately send the registration application if the company is already open for business. Failure to do so may result in penalties or legal action. Additionally, registration under the Act provides several benefits to the employees, such as protection of their rights, including working hours, leaves, and wages

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