Understanding Registration Requirements under Delhi Shop & Establishment Act for Pharmaceutical Reta

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

Dear Deepak S,

From November 2009, it is again made 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.

R.N.Khola

Thank you, Mr. Khola, for the quick response. However, on this website (http://www.delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/doit_labour/Labour/Home/Shops+and+Establishments+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 of an establishment is mandatory for your trade/retail business. You can register your organization under Category of Establishment:
* --Select--
Shop
Commercial Establishment
Residential

with 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.