West Bengal
Shops and EstablishmentNotification regarding opening of Shops 24X7 under West Bengal Shops & Establishments Act, 1963
West Bengal published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: west-bengal-notification-regarding-opening-of-shops-24x7-under-west-bengal-shops-establishments-act-1963) on 2026-05-29, filed under Shops and Establishment. The purpose of this notification is to promote economic growth and provide flexibility to shop owners and employees in West Bengal by allowing shops to operate 24x7.
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| Gazette ID | west-bengal-notification-regarding-opening-of-shops-24x7-under-west-bengal-shops-establishments-act-1963 |
| Category | Shops and Establishment |
Action Required
Employers in the retail sector must ensure compliance with the West Bengal Shops & Establishments Act, 1963, and obtain necessary permissions to operate their shops 24x7. They must also ensure that employees are not overworked and are provided with adequate rest and breaks.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- West Bengal Shops & Establishments Act, 1963
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in the retail sector must ensure compliance with the West Bengal Shops & Establishments Act, 1963, and obtain necessary permissions to operate their shops 24x7. They must also ensure that employees are not overworked and are provided with adequate rest and breaks. |
Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to promote economic growth and provide flexibility to shop owners and employees in West Bengal by allowing shops to operate 24x7.
Summary
The West Bengal government has issued a notification allowing shops to remain open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, under the West Bengal Shops & Establishments Act, 1963, providing flexibility to shop owners and employees. This move is expected to boost the state's economy and provide more employment opportunities, especially in the retail sector.