Compliance Update from Andhra Pradesh
We are forwarding herewith a copy of notification
along with a copy of order bearing G.O.MS.No. 18 dated 16
June , 2015, In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (4) of
section-73 of the Andhra Pradesh
Shops & Establishments Act, 1988 (Andhra
Pradesh Act No.20 of 1988), the Government of Telangana hereby permit all the
Shops & Establishments as defined in section 2 (21) of Andhra Pradesh Shops
& Establishments Act, 1988 to keep open on all 365 days of the year in
Telangana State for a period of one (1) year only, subject to the following
conditions:-
(i) The working hours of the employees shall be 8
hours per day and 48 hours in a week. Record of over time will be maintained in
the Wages Register separately in respect of the employees who worked beyond
normal working hours.
(ii) Every employee will be allowed to avail a Weekly
Holiday as per the list exhibited (form 24) at the main entrance of the shop on
rotation basis.
(iii) If the employees are found working on any Holiday or
after normal duty hours without proper indent of Over Time, the exemption
granted will be liable for cancellation.
(iv) Working hours of the shop shall be between 9.00 A.M. to
11.00 P.M.
(v) In case of Women employees who are required to work
beyond 8:30 P.M., transport arrangements will be provided to the women
employees. A notice to this effect in Telugu and English will be exhibited at
the main entrance of the shop indicating the availability of
transport.
(vi) All employees will be provided with Appointment Letters
and copy of the same will be furnished to the jurisdiction inspector and
acknowledgement will be preserved in the shop for inspection at any
time.
(P.T.O.)
(vii) Visit Book will be maintained exhibiting a copy
of the exemption for verification by the inspector for compliance with the
conditions on exemption.
(viii)The exemption will be valid for one (1) year only and
subject to compliance with the conditions of exemption and also compliance with
the welfare provisions applicable under various Labour Laws and renewal will be
considered.
(ix) The wages for the employees will be credited to their
saving bank account.
(x) EPF & ESI deductions shall be implemented in respect
of the eligible employees.
(xi) The Employer shall cooperate in implementing the
“Duties of Inspection” under Rule 28 of the A.P. Shops & Establishments
Rules, 1990 especially with regard to the implementation of the conditions and
also the provisions of other Labour Laws for the workers employed in their
shops.
(xii) If any statutory violation is detected from the Employer
of the Shop, the exemption will be cancelled before the sanction period.
(xiii) The exemption will be remain in operation for a
period of one (1) year from the date of publication of notification in the
official Gazette unless it is revoked.
