S&E Applicability :
Karnataka
It aims to regulate the working conditions in shops and commercial establishments Karnataka. 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:The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961
Rule:The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Rules, 1963
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 Provisions:For first time offence penalty is ₹500- 1000, Second time offence Fine ranging from ₹2000, Failure to obtain or renew registrations ₹100/day and Higher penalties from ₹500 may extend to ₹1000,and up to three months in jail, may result from repeated and serious infractions
Remarks:—
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 after continuous work of 20 days.
Carry Forward:Up to 45 days
Days:18
Type of Leaves:Casual Leaves
Eligibility:Not mentioned
Carry Forward:Not mentioned
Days:Not mentioned
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 continuous work for first 12 months
Carry Forward:Not mentioned
Days:12 days
Holiday Information
Type of Holidays:National Holidays
Number of Holidays:5
Comp off/Overtime:One day's pay plus one day off, or double the wages
Type of Holidays:Festival Holidays
Number of Holidays:5
Comp off/Overtime:One day's pay plus one day off, or double the wages
Registration Information
Doc Required:1. The business or proprietor’s PAN Card
2. An owner’s ID or Aadhaar Card
3. A passportsized photo of the application and a board photo of the particular business or store,
4. Evidence of ownership or a business space rental
5. Electricity bill of the premises (latest)
6. Employee information (name, title, age, year of hire, gender)
7. For a private limited company or partnership, a partnership deed or a MOA/AOA
8. Board resolution or authorization letter or certificate of incorporation (if filed by authorized person)
Number Of Employees:Null
Registration Fee:Rs. 405/-
Documents Required:—
Number Of Employees:1-9
Registration Fee:Rs. 810/-
Documents Required:—
Number Of Employees:10-29
Registration Fee:Rs. 5400/-
Documents Required:—
Number Of Employees:20-49
Registration Fee:Rs. 13500/-
Documents Required:—
Number Of Employees:50-99
Registration Fee:Rs. 27000/-
Documents Required:—
Number Of Employees:100-250
Registration Fee:Rs. 54000/-
Documents Required:—
Number Of Employees:251-500
Registration Fee:Rs. 67500/-
Documents Required:—
Number Of Employees:501-1000
Registration Fee:Rs. 94500/-
Documents Required:—
Number Of Employees:Above 1000
Registration Fee:Rs. 101250/-
Documents Required:—