Arvind Kejriwal approves 24x7 operations for 155 shops, commercial establishments
The move has been taken to boost the night-time economy of Delhi, creating job opportunities, and ensuring the welfare of workers.
PremiumDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on 6 June approved 24x7 operations of another lot of 155 shops and commercial establishments across the Union Territory.
The move has been taken to boost the night-time economy of Delhi, creating job opportunities, and ensuring the welfare of workers.
As per details, this is a part of the government's ongoing efforts to promote a business environment in the capital city, under which a total of 523 shops have been granted permission to operate round-the-clock in the last two years.
The new move marks a significant departure from the previous trend, where only 269 establishments were allowed such exemptions in the 68-year-long period spanning from 1954 to 2022.
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Earlier in 2022, only 313 numbers of applications were approved, while in the year 2023 to date, 55 numbers of applications have already been approved.
The file has now been sent to the Lt Governor for a decision on whether he would like to express a difference of opinion with the decision of the elected government.
Kejriwal has taken proactive measures to encourage commercial activities and facilitate economic growth after recognizing the importance of creating a conducive environment for businesses to thrive.
With this move, the government expects to have a positive impact on both businesses and consumers alike, while the extended operational hours will also provide convenience to the residents of Delhi, who can now access essential goods and services round-the-clock.
For this, the Delhi Government has granted applicants exemptions from Section 14, 15, and 16 of the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954. These three sections collectively put restrictions on hiring night-shift employees, and impose related rules upon opening & closing periods digitized and holidays for commercial establishments.
The Delhi Government has also completely digitised the application process, bringing an end to Inspector Raj, as the traders' applications will be processed within 4 weeks of being submitted along with verification and onsite inspection.
Under this initiative, the government completely digitized the transport department ending the need for physical RTOs in Delhi. Since then, the government has catered to lakhs of citizens providing them RTO services while sitting at home.
The decision to allow round-the-clock operations of these establishments comes as part of the government's commitment to promoting a vibrant business ecosystem and enhancing the ease of doing business in Delhi. Further, even in the case that an application fails to get requisite approval, the government duly allows the applicant to rectify their shortcomings as per the set parameters and seek approval again.
By eliminating such restrictions, businesses will have greater flexibility in meeting the needs and demands of their customers, fostering growth and innovation across various sectors.
With agency inputs.
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