Updated Jan 03, 2021 | 08:39 IST
The move seems to be aimed at generating employment and accelerating economic growth which has taken a hit following the COVID-19 pandemic. Karnataka allows commercial establishments to open 24x7 | Photo Credit: PTI
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Saturday permitted all shops and commercial establishments in the state employing ten or more people to be open on 24x7 basis on all days for a period of three years with some conditions.
The move seems to be aimed at generating employment and accelerating economic growth which has taken a hit following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The employer shall appoint additional staff in order to allow every employee to avail one day holiday in a week on rotation basis, and the details of every employee shall be exhibited by the employer at a conspicuous place in the shop or commercial establishment, the official notification by the labour department said.
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All shops and commercial establishments which employ ten or more people in Karnataka are now allowed to operate on a 24×7 basis said the State government. This has gone into effect today and will continue for a period of three years under the provisions of the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961. This move was made with the intention of generating more employment and increasing revenue in the state.
“All employers shall not require or allow any person employed to work therein for more than eight hours in any day and forty-eight hours in any week and the period of work including overtime shall not exceed ten hours in any day,” the government order said. All employees are entitled to at least one week-off, the government said.
K taka shops, restaurants with more than 10 staff can operate 24/7
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Karnataka on Saturday issued a circular allowing all shops and commercial establishments employing ten or more people in the state to operate on a 24x7 basis for next three years . Image Source: IANS News
Bengaluru, Jan 2 : Karnataka on Saturday issued a circular allowing all shops and commercial establishments employing ten or more people in the state to operate on a 24x7 basis for next three years.
The move is aimed at generating employment and accelerating economic growth.
The state government in its circular stated that no employee should be made to work more than ten hours a day and be allowed to take a off once a week on a rotation basis.
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Karnataka shops, restaurants with more than 10 staff can operate 24/7
Karnataka on Saturday issued a circular allowing all shops and commercial establishments employing ten or more people in the state to operate on a 24x7 basis for the next three years. The move is aimed at generating employment and accelerating economic growth.
The state government in its circular stated that no employee should be made to work more than ten hours a day and be allowed to take off once a week on a rotation basis. All employers shall not require or allow any person employed to work therein for more than eight hours in any day and forty-eight hours in any week and the period of work including overtime shall not exceed ten hours in any day, the government order said.
Shops and Commercial Establishments with 10 or More People Can Be Open 24x7: Karnataka Govt
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The Karnataka government on Saturday permitted all shops and commercial establishments in the state employing ten or more people to be open on 24×7 basis on all days for a period of three years with some conditions. The move seems to be aimed at generating employment and accelerating economic growth which has taken a hit following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The employer shall appoint additional staff in order to allow every employee to avail one day holiday in a week on rotation basis, and the details of every employee shall be exhibited by the employer at a conspicuous place in the shop or commercial establishment, the official notification by the labour department said.