Mumbai: Shops and establishments across the state will remain open until 10 pm with immediate effect, as opposed to the existing deadline of 8.30 pm.
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Extension of Shop Opening Hours in Maharashtra
The recent amendment to the Bombay Shops and Establishment Act in Maharashtra now allows shops and establishments to remain open until 10 pm, extending the previous closing time of 8.30 pm. This change aims to address the evolving socio-economic landscape and cater to the needs of residents in both rural and urban areas, particularly in cities like Mumbai where people often do not reach home before 9 pm.
Here are some key points to note regarding this development:
- The amendment received approval from President Pranab Mukherjee after being introduced as a bill in 2011 and subsequently approved by both houses of the state legislature.
- The previous closing time of 8.30 pm, established in 1948, has been extended to 10 pm to better accommodate the shopping needs of the population.
- While some establishments, especially those within malls, were already operating beyond the previous deadline by paying bribes, the new amendment standardizes the closing time for all shops to 10 pm.
- The extension does not apply to eating houses, with restaurants serving food closing around 11 pm and bars and permit rooms shutting at 1.30 am (bars in five-star hotels remain open until 3 am).
This extension is a positive step towards aligning regulations with modern consumer behavior and enhancing the shopping experience for residents. Shop owners and employees should familiarize themselves with the updated operating hours to ensure compliance with the revised regulations.
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The recent amendment to the Bombay Shops and Establishment Act in Maharashtra now allows shops and establishments to remain open until 10 pm, extending the previous closing time of 8.30 pm. This change aims to address the evolving socio-economic landscape and cater to the needs of residents in both rural and urban areas, particularly in cities like Mumbai where people often do not reach home before 9 pm.
Here are some key points to note regarding this development:
- The amendment received approval from President Pranab Mukherjee after being introduced as a bill in 2011 and subsequently approved by both houses of the state legislature.
- The previous closing time of 8.30 pm, established in 1948, has been extended to 10 pm to better accommodate the shopping needs of the population.
- While some establishments, especially those within malls, were already operating beyond the previous deadline by paying bribes, the new amendment standardizes the closing time for all shops to 10 pm.
- The extension does not apply to eating houses, with restaurants serving food closing around 11 pm and bars and permit rooms shutting at 1.30 am (bars in five-star hotels remain open until 3 am).
This extension is a positive step towards aligning regulations with modern consumer behavior and enhancing the shopping experience for residents. Shop owners and employees should familiarize themselves with the updated operating hours to ensure compliance with the revised regulations.
From India, Gurugram
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The Maharashtra Shops And Establishments (Regulation Of Employment And Conditions Of Service) Ac.pdf