Shop and Establishment Act 2017

If you are into business or starting a new business in Maharashtra then; you must not miss taking Shop Act License within the stipulated time. It is imperative to know that shop act license is mandatory for all those who come under the horizon of shop & establishment act as an establishment. For the business in Maharashtra, Bombay Shops and Establishment Act, 1948 is the licensing authority. And it is the governing authority for providing shop act license. If you have still not taken the same, then do not waste your time or else it will bump you into some serious legal trouble. Hence, to sort everything out, here we are going to discuss the complete procedure about shop act license.

Now you must be thinking what is this “Establishment”?

In simple words we can say Establishment implies to shops, hotels, cafes, restaurants, theatres, parks etc. also all those which are included in the Official Gazette notification of the State Government. Hence, it runs to all who is into a business of selling of goods and services.

What are the repercussions of you are among the shop act license holders?

There are many benefits as well as rules to be followed by every Shop Act License holders. Below are important ones –

• No employees’ should be made to work more than 9 hours a day and 48 hours in a whole week;  If it increases the employee will be given double wages

• There should be a break in every 5 hours of work. Even if they are doing over time.

• There must a holiday of one day every week and accumulated 45 paid leaves in a year.

• The shops should be closed by 8:30 pm

• Opening time of the shop should be 7 am morning

• In case of a shop dealing in perishable goods then the opening time is allowed to be at 5 am.

For the business running in Maharashtra, one has to register under Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act. And many few people know that it is the first state who has successfully drafted new laws with regard to Shop & Establishment Act.

The new law of shop & establishment act of Maharashtra is applicable to -

• All the commercial establishments

• Commercials employing 10 or more people

• The new law is not applicable to the commercials that come or are covered under Factories Act.

• The validity is determined by the business entity and is not allowed more than for 10 years

• The shop act license must be obtained before the new cat comes into expression

• The renewal of the shop act license is done once the current license goes under expiration.

Some more changes that were made under Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act  for women –

• It has given protection to women with regard to time and is allowed to over time in case of emergencies with due permission

• Women should be provided valid transportation facilities passed 9:30 pm.

How to apply for Shop Act License Online?

Those who are willing to apply for shop act are required to create a profile as it is the first and foremost requirement.

Now follow the easy and simple process to Apply license of shop act online –

• Visit http://imps.mahaonline.gov.in

Now you have to enter the login details which if you have used to create your profile. – If not follow these steps -

• Click “Create Employer User Profile” and fill “Username” with a “Password”

• Now select the registration type from the following – Individual OR organization /Firm/Company

• After that, you will be asked to enter your mobile number and then an OTP will be sent for verification. Enter the OTP in the respective field.

• Enter DOB, name and gender.

• Enter email id and confirm your password.

Once your profile is created the login using the username and password –

• On the left-hand side, you will see an option “Shop and Establishment Registration” (New User)

• Click on Form A

• Select your district or tehsil Along with the necessary details.

• Now you need to upload the relevant documents by clicking on “Upload Document”. Here you will get the document names and types needed to upload.

• Once the documents are uploaded, you will get an option for payment of fees of shop act online. Pay the amount by clicking on “Pay” button.

• Once you have done all the steps, you will get a UTN number which you are needed to keep safe for further tracking and renewal purpose.

• The last step is to take the print out of the forms and other documents.

Track your shop act license status online using these steps -

• Go to http://imps.mahaonline.gov.in

• Login using your Username and Password.

• Click on check status – it will come up with either of these two responses - approved or rejected.

What to do if the shop act registration online is rejected?

In case if your shop act license is rejected you will get an email. Open the mail and follow the instruction, after that upload the form once again. And check k the status further.

What to do if the status shop act registration online is approved?

Once the status is approved, the Registration certificate will be made available and you will get the same by clicking on the right side screen download option.

Note – The applicant will get notified in email for all the details and form status.

What is the process of shop act license renewal online?

In case you want to go for Shop Act License Renewal or any sort of amendment again you have to follow the process of shop act online. Here are the steps below –

• Login to http://imps.mahaonline.gov.in using the details that are credentials

• Enter your UTN number or application id which you have been provided during registration.

• Now here you can do the necessary changes or renew the form as per your needs and requisites.

• Add or delete the document as required.

• Pay the fees if any sort of partial payment is asked by clicking on pay button.

• Now click on “Submit button”.

At last, you will get to see the status as Under Scrutiny. All the further information will be provided to your given email id.

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