📜 Exemption Notification under Sikkim Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1983

📜 Exemption Notification under Sikkim Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1983 📅 Notification Date: 06 December 2025 The Department of Labour, Sikkim has issued an important notification granting conditional exemptions under the Sikkim Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1983. 🔎 Key Highlights of the Notification: ✅ Shops and commercial establishments employing 20 or fewer workers are exempted from the provisions of the Act. ⚖️ The exemption has been granted under Section 5 of the Act. 📝 Exempted establishments must submit details to the Labour Department in prescribed Form I within three months from commencement of business. 📌 All other applicable statutory obligations under different labour laws must continue to be complied with. 💼 Practical Impact for Employers This exemption offers regulatory relief to small establishments in Sikkim, reducing compliance burden under the Shops & Establishments framework. However, employers must ensure: Timely filing of Form I Proper maintenance of employment records Continued compliance with wage laws, social security, and other applicable regulations ⚠️ Non-submission of required details may attract penalties under general labour law provisions.