S&E Applicability :
Bihar
It aims to regulate the working conditions in shops and commercial establishments Bihar. Its provisions like standardized working hours, regulating overtime, rest intervals and weekly holidays, employee’s rights and mechanisms for registration, inspection and compliance enforcements.
Act Information
Act:Bihar Shops and Establishments Act, 1953
Rule:Bihar Shops and Establishments Rules, 1955
Applicability:All the shops and establishments regardless of the number of employees are required to register and comply with the act’s provisions.
Registration Process:Online
Return Process:Online
Penal Provision:For first offence employer are liable to pay fine not exceeding Rs. 10,000-25000, for second time and subsequent offence employer have to pay fine of Rs. 20,000-50,000/- and Accidents due to violations may lead to 6-month imprisonment and Rs. 2-5 lakhs fines.
Leave Information
Type of Leaves:Earned Leaves
Eligibility:All the shops and establishments regardless of the number of employees are required to comply with the act’s provisions for year.
Carry Foward:Up to 45 days
Days:18
Type of Leaves:Casual Leaves
Eligibility:All the shops and establishments regardless of the number of employees are required to comply with the act’s provisions for year.
Carry Foward:Not Mentioned
Days:12
Type of Leaves:Sick Leaves
Eligibility:All the shops and establishments regardless of the number of employees are required to comply with the act’s provisions for year with half of wages.
Carry Foward:Not Mentioned
Days:12
Holiday Information
Types Of Holidays:National Holidays
Number Of Holidays:3
Comp off/Overtime:Not mentioned
Types Of Holidays:Festival Holidays
Number Of Holidays:5
Comp off/Overtime:Not Mentioned
Registration Information
Number of Employees:0 to 2
Registration Fee:Rs. 5/-
Documents Required:—
Number of Employees:3 to 5
Registration Fee:Rs. 10/-
Documents Required:—
Number of Employees:6 to 10
Registration Fee:Rs. 100/-
Documents Required:—
Number of Employees:11 to 20
Registration Fee:Rs. 200/-
Documents Required:—
Number of Employees:21 to 50
Registration Fee:Rs. 500/-
Documents Required:—
Number of Employees:51 to 100
Registration Fee:Rs. 1000/-
Documents Required:—
Number of Employees:101 and above
Registration Fee:Rs. 2000/-
Documents Required:—