TAMIL NADU

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

EXTRAORDINARY

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[Regd. No. TN/CCN/467/2012-14.

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

[R. Dis. No. 197/2009.

2023

[Price: Rs. 1.60 Paise.

No. 125]

CHENNAI, THURSDAY, APRIL 13,  2023

Panguni 30, Subakiruthu, Thiruvalluvar Aandu-2054

DTP—Ex-IV-1 (125)

Part IV—Section 1

Tamil Nadu Bills

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BILL INTRODUCED IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

OF THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU

Under Rule 130 of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Rules, the following

Bill which was introduced in the Legislative Assembly of the Tamil Nadu

on 13th April, 2023 is published together with Statement of Objects and

Reasons for general information:—

L.A Bill No. 9 of 2023

A Bill further to amend the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments

Act, 1947

BE it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Tamil Nadu in

the Seventy fourth Year of the Republic of India as follows:--

1. (1) This Act may be called the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments

(Amendment) Act, 2023.

Short title and

commencement.

(2) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may

by notification, appoint.

Tamil Nadu Act

XXXVI of

1947.

2. After section 22-A of the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act,

1947, the following sections shall be inserted, namely:--

Insertion of new

sections 22-B,

22-C, 22-D and

22-E.

“22-B.

Drinking

water.—Every

employer

shall

make

effective

arrangement to provide and maintain at suitable points conveniently situated

for all persons employed in the shop or establishment, sufficient supply of

wholesome drinking water.

22-C. Latrine and urinals.—Every employer shall provide sufficient

number of latrine and urinal accommodation as may be prescribed which shall

be so conveniently situated as may be accessible for the persons employed,

at all times during the working hours.

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22-D.Rest room and lunch room.—(1) Every employer shall provide

adequate and suitable rest room and lunch room with provision for drinking

water, for the persons employed.

(2) The rest room and lunch room shall be sufficiently ventilated and

lighted and shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition.

(3) The rest room and lunch room shall be adequately furnished with

chairs or benches with back-rests.

22-E First-aid.—Every employer shall provide at the place of work,

first aid facilities, as may be prescribed.”.

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STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS.

The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 (Tamil Nadu Act XXXVI of 1947) regulates the conditions

of work such as working hours, weekly rest, holidays, health and safety etc., of the persons employed in shops and

establishments.

2. The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India has approved a Model Shops and Establishments

(Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2016 regulating employment and conditions of service

of workers employed in shops and establishments and has requested the State Governments to modify the State

Shops and Establishments Act, either by adopting the Model Bill or by amending the provisions of the existing Act in

accordance with the provisions of the Model Bill as per the requirements of the State.

3. After careful consideration, in the interest of the welfare of the employees, the Government have decided to

adopt provisions of the Model Bill relating to provision of drinking water, latrines and urinals and First-aid facilities

and to amend the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 (Tamil Nadu Act XXXVI of 1947) for the purpose.

4. The Bill seeks to give effect to the above decision.

C.V. GANESAN,

Minister for Labour Welfare

and Skill Development.

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MEMORANDUM REGARDING DELEGATED LEGISLATION.

Sections 22C and 22E proposed to be inserted in the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947

(Tamil Nadu Act XXXVI of 1947) by clause 2 of the Bill authorise the Government to make rules for the purposes

specified therein.

2. The powers delegated are normal and not of an exceptional character.

C.V. GANESAN,

Minister for Labour Welfare

and Skill Development.

Secretariat, K. SRINIVASAN,

Chennai-600 009,

Secretary.

13th April 2023.

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ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU