The government of Telangana vide Notification dated 24th July 2019, has permitted all the shops and establishments in the state of Telangana to keep open on all 365 days of the year for a further period of 3 years, with effect from June 16, 2019. The exemptions under the Notification are subject to certain conditions, and any violation of such conditions may lead to revocation of the exemption granted to an establishment.
Conditions to avail the exemption:
- The working hours of the employee shall be 8 hours per day and 48 hours in a week. Record of over time will be maintained in the wage register of the employees who worked beyond normal working hours.
- Every employee will be allowed to avail a Weekly Holiday as per the list exhibited at the main entrance of the shop on rotation basis.
- If the employees are found working on any Holiday or after normal duty hours without proper indent of Over Time, the exemption granted can be cancelled.
- The working hours of the shop shall be between 9.00 A.M. to 11.00 P.M.
- In case of Women employees are required to work beyond 8:30 P.M., transport arrangements are to be made. A notice to this effect in Telugu and English should be exhibited at the main entrance of the shop.
- All employees shall be provided with Appointment letter and copy of the same will be furnished to the jurisdiction Inspector and acknowledgement shall be preserved in the shop.
- Visit Book shall be maintained exhibiting a copy of the exemption for verification by the Inspector for compliance with the conditions on exemption.
- The exemption is valid for 3 years, subject to compliance with the conditions and the welfare provisions applicable under various Labour Laws.
- The wages for the employees shall be credited to their saving bank Accounts.
- EPF & ESI deductions shall be implemented in respect of the eligible employees.
- If any statutory violation is committed by the Employer of the Shop, the exemption will be cancelled before the sanction period.
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