Understanding the Bombay vs. Gujarat Shop and Establishment Act: Which Applies in Gujarat?

Difference Between the Bombay and Gujarat Shop and Establishment Act

Is there any difference between the Bombay and Gujarat Shop and Establishment Act? If so, which is applicable in Gujarat?

Required Forms, Registers, and Returns

What forms, registers, and returns need to be regularly maintained?

Understanding Regional Differences in Shop and Establishment Acts

Bhavesh, clearly, one is in Marathi and the other in Gujarati. Considering Gujarat is not part of Bombay (now referred to as Mumbai, which is a city, while Gujarat is a state), the city in Gujarat where you are working or setting up will have its own Shop and Establishment norms.

Understanding the Applicability of Shop and Establishment Acts in Gujarat

There is no separate Gujarat Shop and Establishment Act. The Bombay Shop Act applies to Gujarat. However, the rules enacted by both states are different. You need to look at the local state rules and act accordingly.