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Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Amendment Rules 2026 | Key Changes & Compliance Update
Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Amendment Rules 2026 | Key Changes & Compliance Update
Original publication: 2026-04-02
Maharashtra Shops & Establishments Amendment Update – 2026
Notification Date: 28 March 2026
The Department of Industry, Energy, Labour and Mining, Maharashtra, has issued a notification regarding draft amendments to the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017.
Key Highlights of Governance Process Re-engineering (GPR)
- Simplification of government processes and reduction in delays.
- Enhanced efficiency, transparency, and citizen-centric services.
- Promotion of e-governance with online access and reduced paperwork.
- Reform in registration and intimation services under the Act.
- Reduction in documentation and information requirements.
- Time limit reduced from seven working days to one working day.
- Restructuring of ownership and rental details.
- Expanded options for proof of establishment.
- Additional requirement for address proof in the schedule.
Changes in Form A
Certain entries have been deleted to simplify compliance:
- Entry 5: Additional workplace address
- Entry 14: Employer’s family members employed
- Entry 15: Management and confidential staff details
- Entry 17: Authorised person and manager details
Revised Entry 18:
Ownership declaration simplified into structured Yes/No format for owned and rented premises with owner/lessor details.
Updated Document Requirements
For New Registration (Form A)
Proof of establishment can include:
- Sale or purchase deed
- Property tax receipt
- Electricity bill
- Society maintenance receipt
- 7/12 extract
- 8A issued by local authority
For Intimation (Form F)
Proof of establishment address includes similar documents as above.
Previous Amendment – 2025 Overview
The 2025 amendment focused on easing compliance while maintaining employee protection.
Working Hours
- Spread-over increased from 10.5 to 12 hours.
- Continuous work limit increased from 5 to 6 hours.
Overtime and Night Shifts
- Quarterly overtime increased from 125 to 144 hours.
- Strengthened provisions for women working night shifts.
Compliance Forms
- Form H: Establishments with less than 20 workers
- Form J & K: Business closure intimation
- Form L: Women’s consent for night shifts
Summary Comparison
| Provision | Previous Rule | Amended Rule (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Threshold | 10+ employees | 20+ employees |
| Daily Spread-Over | 10.5 hours | 12 hours |
| Continuous Work | 5 hours | 6 hours |
| Overtime (Quarterly) | 125 hours | 144 hours |
| Women Night Shifts | Consent & safety required | Strengthened procedures |
Important Note
Any objections or suggestions regarding the draft amendment may be submitted within 7 days.
For more information and assistance for compliance under Shops Act in any State in India, you may write to marketing@karmamgmt.com