Is Delhi Now Covered Under the Shop & Establishment Act? Seeking Clarity for New Branch Registration

Dear All,

We are into pharmaceutical support services (retail and wholesale) and we have branches across India. We also have a branch in Delhi.

We are in the process of registering shops and establishments for our newly opened branches and need clarity on whether Delhi will be covered under the Shop & Establishment Act or not. Some sources mention that Delhi was previously exempted but now requires registration.

Please assist me in clarifying this for further procedures.

I look forward to all your support and a positive response.

Regards,
Deepak S

Registration Under the Delhi Shops & Establishment Act

From November 2009, it has again become compulsory to get establishments registered under the Delhi Shops & Establishment Act. Earlier, this provision was kept in abeyance. You are required to take registration under the State Shops & Establishment Act for all of your branches.

Regards,
R.N.Khola

Thank you, Mr. Khola, for the quick response. However, on this website (http://www.delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/conn...+Inspectorate/), updated in May 2010, they have mentioned that establishments dealing in retail and wholesale of drugs are exempted.

Regards,
Deepak S

Dear Deepak,

Registration Requirement for Your Business

Registration of an establishment is mandatory for your trade/retail business. You can register your organization under the Category of Establishment:
* Shop
* Commercial Establishment
* Residential

with the Nature of Business:
* Dealers Bulk Drug Intermediates
* Bulk Drugs
* Medical, diagnostic, and hospital supplies.

Please get your registration as soon as possible. In case you encounter any difficulty, feel free to contact us.

Regards