Understanding Register E Deductions Under Punjab's Shops & Commercial Establishment Act: Any Insights?

Hi,

I need to know how the registers should be maintained under the act for Punjab. In register E, what type of deductions are shown?

Thanks,
Ankur :-P

Dear Ankur,

How can one know which column of the register you are not in a position to fill in? You can seek help from nearby shopkeepers in your area. As far as the register "D" is concerned, it is clarified that this register pertains to deductions for damages or loss caused to the employer by an employee. These deductions are to be made only after giving a show cause notice to the concerned employee. For more details, you may refer to clauses c, m, n, and o of subsection 2 of section 7 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, to have knowledge on the causes of such deductions. If no deductions are present, then make a nil entry throughout the body of the register.

Regards,
R.N.Khola

(Labour Law & Legal Consultants)
09810405361

Mr. Khola,

I have a small query: Is the Shops & Establishments Act applicable to non-profit organizations? If yes, in which states?

Regards,
Rohit

Dear Rohit,

As you may know, the Shops & Commercial Establishment Act is a State Act. Therefore, Shops Acts from all the States are not available from a single source. Keeping this aspect in mind, this query cannot be termed as a small one. To start with, The Punjab Shops & Commercial Establishment Act, 1958, clarifies that the definition of a Shop & Commercial Establishment differs. In the case of Commercial Establishments, the motive is profit, meaning any premises where any business, trade, or profession is carried out for profit is considered a commercial establishment. However, in the definition of a 'Shop,' no such condition is present. This Act applies to the States of Haryana, Punjab & UT Chandigarh. For more details, you can also refer to the definitions of Commercial Establishment & Shop under section 2 of this Act.

Opinion submitted as requested.

Regards,
R.N. Khola

(Labour Law & Legal Consultants)
09810405361

Hi,

Can you tell me which form is applicable for the registration of the Shop Act under the Punjab & Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishment Act of 1958? Please also guide me about Form 'F' under section 13, Form 'B' under section 20(1), and Form 'A' under section 10(2). Kindly provide the details of these forms.