Chhattisgarh
New Shops and Establishments Act in Chhattisgarh
- 24 Feb 2025
- 3 min read
Why in News?
To strengthen the State’s economy, the Chhattisgarh government has implemented the New Shops and Establishments Act, allowing traders to keep their shops open seven days a week and 24 hours a day.
Key Points
- Objective of the New Policy:
- The Chhattisgarh government introduced the new policy to boost trade and create employment opportunities.
- Although, the policy does not apply to liquor shops as clarified in the official statement.
- Increased Flexibility for Traders:
- Previously, shops were required to remain closed one day a week.
- Under the new policy, traders can now operate as per their convenience without a mandatory weekly closure.
- Worker Welfare Provisions:
- Despite the flexibility for traders, each worker must receive a mandatory weekly holiday.
- No employee can be required to work more than eight hours a day.
- Shop owners must comply with labour welfare schemes to protect workers' rights.
- Simplified Registration Process:
- The new rules have streamlined shop registration.
- Existing registered shops must obtain a Labour Identification Number (LIN) within six months at no extra cost.
- Applications submitted after the deadline will incur a fee as per regulations.
Labour Identification Number (LIN)
- LIN is a unique identification number assigned to establishments covered under various labour laws in India.
- It enables centralized record-keeping and tracking of labour-related compliance.
- LIN is linked to the Shram Suvidha Portal, a single online platform for managing labour law compliance.
- Employers can use LIN to file returns and manage registrations efficiently.
- It facilitates compliance with various enforcement bodies, including EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organization), ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation), and DGMS (Directorate General of Mines Safety).
- It streamlines regulatory procedures, reducing the complexity of compliance for businesses.
