The Kerala Investment Promotion and Facilitation Act, 2018

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The Kerala Investment Promotion and Facilitation Act, 2018 regulates business registration procedures and labor deployment to boost the state economy. Applying to employers, shops, and manual laborers, it simplifies administrative processes. Specifically, the law mandates same-day registration for commercial establishments to eliminate bureaucratic delays. It also clarifies that employers can use machinery or skilled workers for specialized tasks rather than relying entirely on registered manual labor. This legislation matters because it significantly reduces red tape, resolves labor disputes, and fosters a far more investor-friendly environment, making it much easier to start and run a business within Kerala.

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1. Short title and commencement
2. Amendment of Act 34 of 1960
3. Amendment of Act 20 of 1980
4. Power to make rules
5. Repeal and saving

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