| Act |
The Punjab Shops And Commercial Establishments Act, 1958 |
| Applicability to |
Factory |
Shops |
Plantation |
|
No |
Yes |
No |
| Eligibility to avail wages on NH & FH |
There is no statutory requirement |
| List of National Holidays |
3 |
- 26th January (Republic Day)
- 15th August (Independence Day)
- 2nd October (Gandhi Jayanti)
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| Festival Holidays |
3 |
It shall be notified by the Govt.; Employer to select the holidays from the list |
| Total Number of National & Festival Holidays in a year |
6 |
| Provision if worked on NH/FH |
Twice the rate of ordinary wages calculated by the hour |
| Time Limit to Avail Compensatory Off |
Not Specified |
| Notice to Labour Inspector |
Not Specified |
| Forms to be maintained |
Not Specified |
| Penal Consequences |
Punishable with a fine not exceeding Rs. 100/- for the first offence; and Rs. 300/- for every subsequent offence. Provided that the fine in respect of every subsequent offence within the same year shall not be less than Rs. 100/- in any case – Section 26
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