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Bare Act

The Manipur Shops and Establishments Act, 1972

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This Act establishes rules for the conduct of business and working conditions within shops, commercial establishments, and entertainment venues across the state of Manipur. It applies to all employers and employees working in these sectors, covering areas such as working hours, payment of wages, holidays, and the employment of children. By setting these standards, the legislation aims to protect workers' rights, ensure fair employment practices, and maintain orderly commercial activity throughout the region.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Declaration by the State Government
  4. 4. Act not applicable to certain shops establishments and persons
  5. 5. Suspension of provisions of the Act
  6. 6. Exemption of child
  7. 7. Woman and young-man to work only between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
  8. 8. Daily and weekly hours of work for woman and young-man
  9. 9. Opening and closing hours of shops
  10. 10. Weekly closing
  11. 11. Hours of work and intervals for rest in shops
  12. 12. Holidays in establishments
  13. 13. Hours of work and intervals for rest in commercial establishments
  14. 14. Hours of work and intervals for rest in establishments for public entertainment or amusement
  15. 15. Maximum point of time for spread-over in an establishment for public entertainment or amusement
  16. 16. fixation of wage periods
  17. 17. Payment of wages
  18. 18. Deductions from wages
  19. 19. Leave
  20. 20. Limited application of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936
  21. 21. Appointment of inspectors
  22. 22. Inspectors to be the public servant
  23. 23. Powers and jurisdiction of an Inspector
  24. 24. Penalty for obstructing Inspector
  25. 25. General Penalties
  26. 26. Cognizance of offences
  27. 27. Discharge of employees
  28. 28. Termination of service by or on behalf of employees
  29. 29. Re-employment of discharged employee
  30. 30. Annual statement of the employer
  31. 31. Maintenance of registers, etc.
  32. 32. Composition of offences
  33. 33. Bail
  34. 34. Indemnity
  35. 35. General holiday
  36. 36. Provident Fund
  37. 37. Power to make rules
  38. 38. Application of Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923
  39. 39. Repeal of Weekly Holidays Act, 1942
  40. 40. Persons employed in factories not to be governed by this Act
  41. 41. Repeal and savings

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