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State & UT Labour-Law Matrix

State-wise establishment-law source and publication matrix.

Author: CA Nikhil GuptaLegal cut-off: 13 July 2026India-first
Jurisdiction warning: State enactments and exemptions can change independently. “Applicable law” must be confirmed for the work location and establishment type.
JurisdictionPrincipal lawRulesOfficial source / publication note
Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Rules, 1990State labour portal<br><span class="small">Detailed local verification required before publication.</span>
Arunachal PradeshApplicable State Shops and Establishments enactmentApplicable rules and notificationsState labour portal<br><span class="small">Verify title, commencement and amendments from the State Gazette.</span>
AssamAssam Shops and Establishments Act, 1971Assam Shops and Establishments Rules, 1972State labour portal<br><span class="small">Check current exemptions and digital registration process.</span>
BiharBihar Shops and Establishments Act, 1953Bihar Shops and Establishments Rules, 1955State labour portal<br><span class="small">Check adapted forms and local amendment notifications.</span>
ChhattisgarhApplicable Shops and Establishments enactment as adaptedApplicable State rulesState labour portal<br><span class="small">Verify current State enactment and adaptation orders.</span>
GoaGoa, Daman and Diu Shops and Establishments Act, 1973Applicable RulesState labour portal<br><span class="small">Check post-reorganisation amendments and holiday notifications.</span>
GujaratGujarat Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2019Gujarat Rules and notificationsState labour portal<br><span class="small">Verify current rules, exemptions and registration thresholds.</span>
HaryanaPunjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958 as applicable to HaryanaHaryana Rules and notificationsState labour portal<br><span class="small">Track Haryana-specific amendments, exemptions and holidays.</span>
Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1969Applicable RulesState labour portal<br><span class="small">Verify current working-hour and leave provisions.</span>
JharkhandApplicable Shops and Establishments enactment as adaptedApplicable RulesState labour portal<br><span class="small">Verify State adoption and amendments.</span>
KarnatakaKarnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961Karnataka Rules, 1963State labour portal<br><span class="small">Track IT/ITES, women-night-work and working-hour notifications.</span>
KeralaKerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960Kerala Rules, 1961State labour portal<br><span class="small">Check current leave, seating, women and opening-hour requirements.</span>
Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1958Madhya Pradesh Rules, 1959State labour portal<br><span class="small">Verify amendments and exemption notifications.</span>
MaharashtraMaharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017Maharashtra Rules, 2018https://mahakamgar.maharashtra.gov.in/<br><span class="small">Track threshold, intimation, women-night-work and local holiday requirements.</span>
ManipurApplicable State Shops and Establishments enactmentApplicable RulesState labour portal<br><span class="small">Verify title and current Gazette text.</span>
MeghalayaApplicable State Shops and Establishments enactmentApplicable RulesState labour portal<br><span class="small">Verify title and current Gazette text.</span>
MizoramApplicable State Shops and Establishments enactmentApplicable RulesState labour portal<br><span class="small">Verify title and current Gazette text.</span>
NagalandApplicable State Shops and Establishments enactmentApplicable RulesState labour portal<br><span class="small">Verify title and current Gazette text.</span>
OdishaOdisha Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1956Odisha Rules, 1958State labour portal<br><span class="small">Track current exemptions and online registration.</span>
PunjabPunjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958Punjab Rules and notificationsState labour portal<br><span class="small">Track local amendments, holidays and opening-hour exemptions.</span>
RajasthanRajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958Rajasthan Rules, 1959https://labour.rajasthan.gov.in/<br><span class="small">Track State amendments and business-facilitation notifications.</span>
SikkimApplicable State Shops and Commercial Establishments enactmentApplicable RulesState labour portal<br><span class="small">Verify title, coverage and rules.</span>
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947Tamil Nadu Rules, 1948State labour portal<br><span class="small">Track seating, registration, women-night-work and holiday requirements.</span>
TelanganaTelangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988Telangana Shops and Establishments Rules, 1990https://labour.telangana.gov.in/<br><span class="small">Track 365-day opening and women-night-shift exemptions and conditions.</span>
TripuraTripura Shops and Establishments Act, 1970Applicable RulesState labour portal<br><span class="small">Verify current amendments and forms.</span>
Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhishthan Adhiniyam, 1962Uttar Pradesh Rules, 1963State labour portal<br><span class="small">Track State amendments and holiday rules.</span>
UttarakhandApplicable State Shops and Establishments enactment / adapted Uttar Pradesh lawApplicable RulesState labour portal<br><span class="small">Verify current State statute and adaptation status.</span>
West BengalWest Bengal Shops and Establishments Act, 1963West Bengal Rules, 1964State labour portal<br><span class="small">Track registration, leave, closing and holiday requirements.</span>
DelhiDelhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954Delhi Shops and Establishments Rules, 1954https://www.indiacode.nic.in/handle/123456789/13587?view_type=browse<br><span class="small">Official Act and Rules embedded on this page.</span>
Jammu and KashmirApplicable Union Territory Shops and Establishments enactmentApplicable RulesUT labour portal<br><span class="small">Verify post-reorganisation adaptation and current notifications.</span>
LadakhApplicable Union Territory Shops and Establishments frameworkApplicable RulesUT administration portal<br><span class="small">Verify extension/adaptation and local orders.</span>
PuducherryPuducherry Shops and Establishments Act, 1964Applicable RulesUT labour portal<br><span class="small">Verify current amendments and local holiday law.</span>
ChandigarhPunjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act as extendedUT notificationsChandigarh labour portal<br><span class="small">Track UT-specific exemptions and holiday notifications.</span>
Andaman and Nicobar IslandsApplicable UT Shops and Establishments regulationApplicable RulesUT labour portal<br><span class="small">Verify regulation and current rules.</span>
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and DiuApplicable adapted Shops and Establishments enactmentApplicable RulesUT administration portal<br><span class="small">Verify the law applicable after UT merger.</span>
LakshadweepApplicable UT employment and establishment ordersApplicable RulesUT administration portal<br><span class="small">Verify extension orders and local practice.</span>