Maharashtra - How to Apply for Renewal of Registration of Shop and Establishment

ProcedureEdit

The Labour Department, the government of Maharashtra provides online facility to user for Applying for Renewal of Shop & Establishment Services. This service is needed by the person who wants to renew their expired license. User can read the instructions and fill the form. Online service is provided by the government to save time of the user. The portal is available in two languages English and Marathi; user can select any of the preferred language.

Apply Online through aaplesarkar :

The applicant needs to register on the website Create User Id or Labour Department: Login Id
The applicant can log in using the credentials and fill the form as instructed.
The applicant can fill the online application form for “Shop and Establishment Renewal” in the citizen login section: Online Application
Submit the application.
After submitting the application, user will get a reference slip or number which should be kept for future reference.
Status of the application can be tracked by the user in “Track your Application” section. For tracking the application, application id or reference number will be required.
Applicant can also apply online through Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai via the following link: Application Via Municipal Corporation

Apply Online through labour Department:

To Apply for Renewal of Registration of Shop and Establishment, Log on to the website link
Select the registering procedure as individual or organization. Provide your mobile no to obtain OTP for registration and fill in the OTP that appeared on your mobile.
Next, the applicant has to enter their credentials and complete registration.
Then Enter your login Id and Password and log in for services and select the service for New Registration of Shops and Establishment.
Next Select Registration – Form A, fill out the online form, and submit.
The applicant will get the application Id and the application screen will be closed.
Open the application submitting application id and see the status of the application and the instruction given on the right side of the screen.
If Status is uploaded document, then click upload the documents on right side instructions.
By Clicking on the documents which want to upload browse will appear and upload all the required documents with the above same procedure.
Then Click upload document at the bottom and see the status again which will show for payment.
Click on pay the fees on the right-side button and choose the option of payment and make payment.
Check the status it will show "under scrutiny" which means your application is on the desk for scrutiny check the status regularly, either it is "approved” or "rejected”
If rejected check your mail and follow the instruction given in the mail and read the instructions.
If you see the status "completed” and the "Download certificate” on the right side of your screen Then you can download the Registration certificate or check the mail for a registration certificate

Apply Online through MAITRI:

The applicant needs to register on the website of Maharashtra Industry, Trade And Investment Facilitation Cell:Register
The applicant can log in using the credentials and fill the form as instructed.
The applicant can fill the online application form for “Boiler and Economiser Registration Inspection”
Submit the application.
Status of the application can be tracked by the user in “Track your Application” section. For tracking the application, application id or reference number will be required.

Apply in Person:

Applications can also be made in-person through the Labour Department (Government of Maharashtra) offices and sub-offices.
You will be able to find the office location information and contact information under the following link :Office Locations or Contacts
Please make sure you have all the documents (if any) that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
Fill the application form with the required information
After the authorities validate your application and the documents that are submitted they will allow for registration of Shop and Establishments.

Apply Through Mobile App

To Apply for Renewal of Registration of Shop and Establishment, the applicant can make the application via RTS Maharashtra app link
After installing the app, click on “Getting Started” and “select language” to start the application.
Then the applicant has to click the “labour” menu and select “Renewal of Shop and Establishment” and read the instruction and click “Apply”.
Next the applicant has to enter the user ID and password and click “Login Now. If the applicant doesn’t have an account the applicant can click on “Register Now” and register an account.
The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
Review the application and click “Submit”
The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference, it contains the application summary and contact details of the person to be contacted.
Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
The applicant can check the status of the application by clicking on “Track” menu by entering the department and application ID.

Apply Through CSC centre

To Apply for Renewal of Registration of Shop and Establishment, the applicant has to approach nearby Common Service Center (CSC) Link
- Note: The applicant has to select their state, district and block from the drop-down menu or the applicant can click on their respective district to find nearby center.
An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant has to provide their details to the concerned officer.
The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
The applicant has to attach or provide the required documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page (If required).
Submit the completed application, document and applicable fees to the centre staff.
Application submitted will be processed and receipt with application number will be issued.
The applicant is informed through SMS at various stages i.e., Advance intimation about date of visit of the official to his place of residence for verification of his application, Approval/Rejection of his application.

Required DocumentsEdit

Address Proof (Any one):

Rent Receipt
Aadhar Card
Telephone Bill
Electricity Bill
Sale / Purchase Deed
Property Tax Paid Receipt
Notarized Leave and License
Society Maintenance Receipt

Other Document:
Copy of the licence, registration which is mandatory under any other law from any authority before starting of the business

Mandatory Documents:
All the mentioned documents are mandatory:

Annexure A Self Declaration
Annexure B Self Declaration For Self Attestation
Actual photo of the establishment in which the signboard (name) of the establishment duly displayed, appears

Identity Verification Document (Any one):

ROC
MOA (Registration Certificate)
List of the Trustees/Member of Trust
Registered Address and proof thereof
Resolution of society regarding starting of business
List of the Chairman and Member of co-operative society
List of Directors and Nomination of Directors (Resolution)
Copy of Registration Certificate given by Charity Commissioner
Certificate of Incorporation, Commencement Certificate under the company act
Partnership Deed (Upload Deed pages which have name of partners, signature of partners,Business / Company Name, percentage of partnership)

Nature of Business Verification (Any one):

RBI Permission Copy
RTO Transport Permit
Copy of Collector Permission
License From Agriculture Department
Food Licence from concern authority
The Food and Drugs Administration License
NOC from Police Department for Cyber cafe
IEC certificate for Import-Export business
Certificate issued by SEBI for share broker
Licence from Police Department for Security Services
NOC by Municipal corporation for floor mill / masala mill
Copy of Excise license for wine shop/Beer Bar/ Bar and Restaurant
NOC from Municipal Commissioner,Fire Brigade, Collector and Police Department

Verification Document:

Registration Certificate / Licence Copy

Photocopy of documents should be attached while applying in person and scanned documents should be uploaded while applying online. Keep all the documents in scanned form like JPEG, GIF and PDF, so that it can be uploaded while making online application on the website. If submitting in person, xerox copies needs to be attached.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Further information and clarification can be obtained through following link: Contact Information
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai Office details Office Address
Contact information related to labour department, Government of India:Contacts
Contacts, Maharashtra Industry, Trade and Investment Facilitation Cell:Contacts

EligibilityEdit

Provide eligibility criteria's for going through this procedure.

FeesEdit

There will be no fees charged for the following: application for registration, renewal of certificate of registration, and changes in the certificate of registration.
However, the employer may have to pay the electronic transaction or service charges as periodically fixed by the state government for availing e-services under the 2017 Act and the 2018 Rules.

ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to UseEdit

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

It takes seven working days for renewal of the license.

InstructionsEdit

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

The Maharashtra Shops and Establishment Act registration is required for all shops and establishments operating in the State of Maharashtra. Renewal of registration of shop and establishment service is needed by the person who wants to renew their expired license.

Information which might helpEdit

The Maharashtra Shops and Establishment Act regulates the operations of shops and commercial establishments. The Maharashtra Shops and Establishment Act was introduced to regulate the hours of work, annual leave with wages, wages and compensation, employment of women and children and other aspects of a shops or commercial establishment.
Maharashtra Shops and Establishment Act registrations are granted for a period upto the end of the year and can subsequently be renewed for a period of upto three years.

Information related to application for Shops and Establishments Registration, Renewal of the Registration, Notification of change can be obtained through following link: More Info
Labour Department, Government of Maharashtra has provided user manual for factory license renewal and it can be availed through the following link: User Manual

How to apply for shop establishment (New Registration)?
- Select Shop and Establishment Registration – Form ‘A’
- Fill information in form as per requirement.(Note : If Category of Establishment Type is Partnership , then add Details of Establishment Type i.e. partner names including Name of the employer at 1st position)
- Attach documents as per requirement and proceed for payment.
How to apply for shop establishment (Renewal Registration)?
- Select Shop and Establishment Registration – (Old User).
- Fill form details as per previous registration certificate in Old User form and it is not available for editing. (Note: 1. do not make any changes while filling Old User form otherwise it will be wrong for further process. 2. If Category of Establishment Type is Partnership, and then adds Details of Establishment Type i.e. partner names including Name of the employer at 1st position).
- Attach documents as per requirement and proceed.
- Now, Service Name Shop and Establishment Registration (Old User) will open you Shop and Establishment Renewal Certificate option for Renewal of Certificate.
- Clicking on Renew Certificate will show Form 'B' that need to be saved after defining Valid up to year. (Note: User can only change Valid up to year option in Form 'B').
- Attach documents as per requirement and proceed for payment.
How to apply for shop establishment (Change Request)?
- Select Shop and Establishment Registration – (Old User).
- Fill form details as per previous registration certificate in Old User form as well as it is not available for editing. (Note: 1. do not make any changes while filling Old User form otherwise it will be wrong for further process. 2. If Category of Establishment Type is Partnership, and then adds Details of Establishment Type i.e. partners names including Name of the employer at 1st position).
- Attach documents as per requirement and proceed.
- Now, Service Name Shop and Establishment Registration (Old User) will open Shop and Establishment Change Request to make changes in RC.
1. Clicking on Change Request will show Form 'E' that need to be Saved after defining Changes of following :
  - CATEGORY OF ESTABLISHMENT TYPE
  - NAME AND POSTAL ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT
  - NAME AND RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS EMPLOYER
  - NAME AND RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS OF MANAGER
  - NATURE OF BUSINESS
  - NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
  - OFFICE/STORE ROOM/GODOWN/WAREHOUSE/WORKPLACE DETAILS
- Attach documents as per requirement and proceed for payment.
How applicant Re-apply for rejected application?
- In citizen login Re-apply tab is visible only when application get rejected. (Note: 1. if applicant fails to re-submit rejected application with rectification as directed within 60 days, then applicant have to submit fresh application along with necessary fees. 2. 60 days validity will be start from 1st Rejection.)
- User will go for upload documents after clicking Re-apply tab. (Note: 1st delete rejected attachments then user can upload new attachments for same option).
What type of Documents will use for attachment?
- Kindly upload scanned copy of documents.(File format - jpg/jpeg, png,pdf and Size jpg/jpeg, png should be minimum 75kb and maximum 100kb and Size of .pdf should be less than 512kb.)
How to apply for Principal Employer Registration - Form 'I' (New Registration)?
- Select Establishment of Principal Employer from option Principal Employer Registration.
- Fill information in form as per requirement.
- Attach documents as per requirement and proceed for payment.
How to apply for Principal Employer Registration - Form 'I' (Amendment)?
- Select Principal Employer – (Old User).
- Fill form details as per previous registration certificate in Old User form. (Note: 1. do not make any changes while filling Old User form otherwise it will be wrong for further process as well as it is not available for editing.).
- Attach documents as per requirement and proceed.
- Now, Service Name Principal Labour Registration (Old User) will open you Principal Employer Amendment form.
- Clicking on Amendment will show Form 'I' (Amendment) that need to be saved after defining Estimated date of commencement of each contract work under each contractor & Particulars of contractors and contract labour.
- Attach documents as per requirement and proceed for payment.
How to apply for Contractor Licence - Form 'IV' (New Licence)?
- Select New Licence option from Contractor Licence.
- Fill information in form as per requirement.
- Attach documents as per requirement and proceed for payment.
How to apply for Contractor Licence - Form 'IV' (Renewal of Licence)?
- Select Contract Labour Licence – (Old User).
- Fill form details as per previous licence certificate in Old User form. (Note: 1. do not make any changes while filling Old User form otherwise it will be wrong for further process as well as it is not available for editing. like - Number of Contractor Labour please mention same as per old license)
- Attach documents as per requirement and proceed.
- Now, Service Name Contract Labour Licence (Old User) will open you Renewal Licence form.
- Clicking on Renewal Licence will show Form 'IV' (Renewal of Licence) that need to be Saved after defining Contractor Start work Date & Contractor End work Date & Maximum No. of Employees proposed to be employed on any date as contract labour in Establishment. (Note: 1. Number of Contractor Labour – Update as per new Count. 2. Security deposit – Update as per amount paid in previous License)
- Attach documents as per requirement and proceed for payment.
How to apply for Contractor Licence - Amendment?
- Select Contract Labour Licence – (Old User).
- Fill form details as per previous licence certificate in Old User form. (Note: 1. do not make any changes while filling Old User form otherwise it will be wrong for further process like - Number of Contractor Labour please mention same as per old license)
- Attach documents as per requirement and proceed.
- Now, Service Name Contract Labour Licence (Old User) will open you Amendment tab. Clicking on Amendment will show Form for Amendment of Licence that need to be saved after defining Amendments in licence & Maximum No. of Employees proposed to be employed on any date as contract labour in Establishment. (Note: 1. Number of Contractor Labour – Update as per new Count Contractor Labour. 2. Security deposit – Update as per amount paid in previous License)
- Attach documents as per requirement and proceed for payment.
How applicant will make changes in Licence or in RC after signature?
- In Shop and Establishment Change Request option is shown and in Contractor, Principle Employer Amendment option is shown to make changes or amendment for respective completed application.

The queries can also be accessed through following link:Refer
User Manual for Shop and Establishments:User Manual
Maharashtra Shop and Establishment Act 2017:Act 2017
SALIENT FEATURES of the new Act (Maharashtra Shop and Establishment Act 2017):

Applicability: The New Act is applicable to establishments employing 10 or more persons. The provisions of the Existing Act are applicable to all establishments irrespective of the number of employees.
Facilitator: The New Act provides for the appointment of a "Chief Facilitator" and a "Facilitator" instead of an inspector as under the Existing Act. The facilitators shall advise the employer to comply with the Act of 2017, in addition to performing the duties of the inspector.
Exemptions: Section 3 of the New Act lists specifically 13 categories of establishments and workers who are exempted from its provisions. There is no provision for any other establishment to apply for exemptions.
The wider meaning given to the term Employer: The term "employer" under the Existing Act means a person owning or having ultimate control over the affairs of an establishment. The term "employer" has been given a wider meaning under the New Act and includes in the case of a company, a Director of the company.
Establishment: The New Act does away with the term "commercial establishment" and instead only provides for one head i.e. "establishment" which covers (among other things) any business, trade, manufacture, establishment of any medical practitioner, architect, engineer, accountant, tax consultant or any other technical or professional consultant, a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, a charitable or other trust, shop, residential hotel, restaurant, eating house, theatre or other place of public amusement or entertainment; to whom the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 does not apply, etc.
Registration for establishments employing 10 or more workers: An employer having 10 or more workers is required to register the establishment within 60 days from the date of commencement of the New Act or from the date on which the establishment commences its business by submitting an online application to the Facilitator of the local area concerned. As per Existing Act, it was within 30 days of commencement of establishment.
Intimation by establishments employing less than 10 workers: Establishments employing less than 10 workers are required to merely give an intimation of having commenced its business to the Facilitator by submitting the online application in the prescribed form. However, if at any point the number of workers in the establishment become 10 or more, then the employer of such establishment is required to obtain the registration certificate.
Labour Identification Number: On receipt of the online application the Facilitator will issue a registration certificate online along with the Labour Identification Number (LIN).
The validity of the registration certificate: The registration certificate will be valid for such period as may be requested by the applicant subject to a maximum period of 10 years as against 36 months under the Existing Act.
Opening & closing hours: The State Government has issued a separate notification to fix the opening and closing hours for different class of shops & establishments. Click here to download the notification. Subject to the said notification, other shops and establishments can remain open 24X7. A Shop or an establishment can be kept open for business on all days in a week provided every worker shall be allowed a weekly holiday of at least 24 consecutive hours of rest.
Prohibition of discrimination against women: The New Act prohibits discrimination against women in the matter of recruitment, training, transfers, promotion or wages. A woman can work only between 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. However, the woman employee with her consent will be allowed to work during 9:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. subject to adequate protection of their dignity, honour, and safety, protection from sexual harassment and transportation is provided to the doorstep by the employer as per the Act.
Interval of rest: Interval of rest has been reduced to 0.5 hours from the existing 1 hour after 5 hours of work under the New Act.
Spread-over: The spread-over of a worker in the establishment has been reduced to 10.5 hours in any day, as against 11 hours under the Existing Act.
Overtime: Overtime cannot exceed 125 hours in a period of 3 months as against 6 hours in a week under the Existing Act.
Identity card: The employer is required to furnish to every worker an identity card with details like date of joining, Aadhar Card No. etc.
Leave: A new provision has been introduced, which entitles every worker to 8 days of casual leave in a year, which will lapse if it is not availed at the end of the year. Every worker who has worked for a period of 240 days or more will be allowed leave with wages at the rate of 1 day for every 20 days of work performed during the previous year. Under the Existing Act every employee who worked for not less than 240 days during a year, irrespective of the date of commencement of his service, is allowed leave for a period of not less than 21 days.
Accumulation of leave: A worker can accumulate earned leave up to a maximum of 45 days as against 42 days under the Existing Act. Furthermore, the worker is allowed to encash leave in excess of 45 days, if the employer refuses to sanction the leave.
Festival holidays: The workers are now entitled to 8 festival holidays in a calendar year namely 26 January, 1 May, 15 August, 2 October and four such other festival holidays as may be agreed between the employer and the workers.
Welfare measures: Welfare measures such as first aid, canteen, drinking water, latrines and urinals, crèche facility have been introduced. Establishments employing 100 or more workers are required to provide and maintain a canteen for the use of its workers. Every establishment employing 50 or more workers shall provide and maintain a crèche within a radius of 1 kilometer. The state will issue appropriate guidelines in this regard.
Electronic records and registers: Employers can maintain registers and records electronically. Existing Act did not have the facility of maintaining record Electronically but on the visit of Facilitator hard copies to be provided for verification.
Penalty: The penalty for contravention of the New Act and the rules have been enhanced to INR 100,000 and in case of continuing contravention an additional fine which may extend to INR 2000 for every day during which the contravention continues. Further, for repeat offenders, the fine may extend to INR 2,00,000. The Existing Act provides for a minimum fine of INR 1,000 and a maximum fine of INR 5,000.

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