Labour Commissioner
Government of NCT of Delhi

Question : 1 What is the object of the Delhi Shops & Establishments Act ?

Answer: The object of Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954, is to give some minimum benefits and relief to the vast unorganized sector of employees, employed in Shops and Establishments. Industrial Dispute Act 1947, and Delhi Shops & Establishments. Act, 1954 are supplemental to each other.

Question : 2 What is the area where Delhi Shops and Establishments Act 1954 is applicable ?

Answer: This Act is applicable to all Shops and Establishments in the whole of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.