In the recent event, central government gave a nod to the Model Shop & Establishment Act 2015 underRegulation of Employment and Conditions of Services.The section permits the Malls, Banks, Food Joints/Restaurants, Movie Theatres, Local Stores to open for 24×7 365 days.
The move headed by Modi government approved to such Act as it would entirely focus on generating employment as well as feasibility to the consumers. Along with this, it would lessen the economical gap between on-line and offline store owners.
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A few days ago it came into notice that profit generated by on-line stores was 10x more than that of offline store operators. Due to which e-commerce giants were subjected under strict rules and policies by the central government. Online stores tend to open round the clock where as offline stores were subjected under limited timing. After such innovative decision made by PM, the reigning gap would be filled up easily.
Although there are some terms and conditions which ought to be followed by Offline stores. Firstly the respective store is it the shopping mall, restaurant, or local market must have at least 10 employees following not being under the Factories Act 1948. Second, Government offices as well as insurance companies won’t be able to avail profit out this Act. The respective Act would generate employment in large scale including male and female. The competition between online and offline stores would subsidise gradually.
Apart from all these options, women can also work 24×7 under such Act. The companies opting the permission ought to provide appropriate transportation services to women employees. It would also include felicitating creches to Mothers who are employees during the night schedule.
The companies who are opposing the Act are multinational firms who won’t be able to get the services. The Trade Union gave a consent on the implementation of the Act to the government regarding being biassed. Although the plea got rejected by Modi stating as MNCs earn the profit in each case so this particular Act would be applicable for public amusement establishments.
