Shops and Establishments Registration in Delhi

Shops and Establishments Registration in Delhi

If you wish to open a shop or establishment in Delhi also you're needed to gain a Shop And Establishment license. This enrollment generally targets small-scale industries and micro, small & medium enterprises, and is regulated by the Delhi Shops And Commercial Establishments Act, of 1954. The legislative intent that drives this Act is to maintain the proper functioning and operation of a business. This same act also regulates the working conditions of workers in similar marketable establishments by covering aspects such as work hours, record keeping and leave policy.

Benefits of Registration Certificate for Shops and Commercial Establishments in Delhi

1.    No Minimum Capital Requirement: You don’t need a minimum capital to obtain a license. The license paves a way to increase the capital of the business by creating a good repute to get loans.

2.    Efficient & Quick Inspection Process: This license facilitates a smoother inspection process. 

3.    Ensures welfare/well-being of Employees: This license aims to regulate the working conditions of employees. Therefore, it serves as an instrument of the welfare of employees. 

4.    Bank Accounts: When a commercial entity wants to open a business account, then this license serves as an essential requirement in doing so. 

Eligibility Criteria to Register Under Delhi Shops And Commercial Establishments Act, 1954

There are no strict eligibility criteria for admission under this license. The act exists to produce an inclusive terrain for the possessors of Shops and Establishments.

Every shop and establishment needs to apply for a license within 90 days of the operation.

 Here's a list of some of the eligible businesses-

• Any shop or retail store, including an exchange, a storehouse, or a godown

• Any marketable establishment, similar to an office, a bank, a hostel, an eatery, a theatre, a cinema hall, a club, or a recreation demesne,

• Domestic hospices and lodges that give lodging installations to guests or excursionists

• Educational institutions, similar to sodalities, seminaries, guiding centres, and other training centres,

• Medical establishments, similar to hospitals, conventions, and drugstores

• Any other establishment, similar to a plant, a factory, a canteen, a place of entertainment, a beauty parlour, or a laundry

How to Register Shops and Commercial Establishments in Delhi Online?

Registration under the Shops and Commercial Establishment Act enlists the work hours in Delhi, rules relating to the employment of young people, children and women, leaves available for shops and establishments in Delhi, etc. 

The process to carry out this enrollment process online is as follows:

• Step 1: Hunt for the online form (Form A) on the sanctioned website of the Department of Labor Government of Delhi.

• Step 2: Fill in the form by entering information in the needed column and also relate to the Delhi shops and establishment rules, 1954.

• Step 3: Upload the soft dupe of documents this point requires and submit it along with the form on the website itself.

• Step 4: Once the principal inspector receives your operation, he or she begins with verification.

• Step 5: After the verification of all the information provided in the form, the certificate is granted. The provided information is verified by the inspector. 

The operation form must contain information in the specified format and include:

• The name of the employer and the director, if any;

• The address of the establishment;

• The name, of the establishment

• The order of the establishment, i.e., whether it's a shop, marketable establishment, domestic hostel, eatery, eating house, theatre or other places of public recreation or entertainment;

All shops, establishments and marketable establishments commencing operations in the State of Delhi are required to apply for Delhi Shops and Establishments Act Registration within 30 days of commencing operations. 

Registration Fees for Shops and Establishments in Delhi

Documents Required to Register Under the Delhi Shops and Commercial Establishment Act

•    Mileage Bill of the establishment( e.g. electricity bill)

•    PAN Card/ Voter ID

•    Shop & Owner's photos

•    Rent Agreement( if rented)

•    Property Papers( in case of self-owned place)

Procedure for Registration of Shops and Establishments in Delhi

1.    Visit the official website of the Department of Labor, Delhi.

2.    Fill out the online registration form with all the required details.

3.    Submit the required documents.

4.    Pay the enrollment fee online.

5.    After meeting the required demands, the registration will be completed and a certificate will be provided.

Conclusion

A shop and establishment registration is essential from the point of view of both the employers and workers. This license serves as an essential subset for business possessors to operate their shops and establishments. The applicants are required to furnish the needed details such as the address of the shop and credentials for the issuance of the certificate.

Author:

Disha Chauhan
Delhi, India
Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi, Final Year Law