Records to be maintained for registering under SE Act

Every business has to be maintain the following records under Shops and Establishments act:

• Approval from Department of Labor.
• Various registers giving details of employment, fines, deductions and advances, salary, holidays, etc. The names of the register may vary from state to state, and hence, it is a prudent practice to request the exact nature of documents that your state might need from your municipal corporation. Files related to annual holidays, number of employees need to be submitted at the Office of the Municipal Corporation annually.

Procedures under this Act:

Every shop/establishment is compulsorily required to register itself under this Act within 30 days of commencement of work.

Registration Certificate:

• The business owner should send to the Inspector (Chief Inspector of Shops or other Inspectors under the Act) of the area concerned, an application form and fees detailing:
o Name of the establishment, the employer and the manager, if any;
o Postal address of the establishment;
o Such other particulars as may be prescribed.

• The Inspector, on verifying the statement, shall register the establishment in the register of establishments and issue a registration certificate. This certificate has to be prominently displayed at the establishment and needs to be renewed before it expires.
• If there is any change in the initial statement, the same has to be communicated within 15 days to the Inspector and he will make changes in the register of establishments and issue a fresh registration certificate.

Closure of Business:

And in case of closure, the same has to be communicated to the authorities within 15 days from the closing of the establishment.

Important to Note:

The rules under this act vary as per the states. We recommend you to consult the S&E Act with the Administrative Office/Municipal Corporation in your city.

Legal requirements adhered to timely and in full, ensure not only the continuity but also the smooth running of your business.