Tripura Shops and Establishments Act, Eighth Amendment Ordinance, 2026

The Government of Tripura has promulgated the Tripura Shops and Establishments (Eighth Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 to introduce amendments to the Tripura Shops and Establishments Act, 1970. The Ordinance has been issued while the State Legislature was not in session, in line with the DPIIT reform initiatives aimed at improving the ease of doing business and reducing compliance burdens for businesses. Key Highlights 1. Permission for 24×7 Operations The Ordinance permits shops and commercial establishments to operate round the clock (24×7), provided that employers ensure adequate staffing and proper shift arrangements for employees. 2. Regulation of Working Hours through Government Notifications Instead of prescribing fixed working hours in the Act, the Ordinance empowers the State Government to regulate working hours, overtime limits, and related conditions through future notifications, providing flexibility in labour administration. 3. Revision of Penalty Provisions The amendment revises the penalty structure under the Act, introducing higher financial penalties for violations, thereby strengthening compliance and employer accountability. Summary The Tripura Shops and Establishments (Eighth Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 aims to promote ease of doing business by allowing flexible 24×7 operations, while simultaneously enhancing compliance oversight through updated penalty provisions and regulatory powers vested with the State Government.