Section 29
Section 29 of the Assam Shops and Establishment Act, 2022. Whoever wilfully obstructs the Facilitator in exercise of any powers conferred on him by or under this Act or refuses or wilfully neglects to afford the Facilitator any reasonable facility for making any .
(1) Whoever wilfully obstructs the Facilitator in exercise of any powers conferred on him by or under this Act or refuses or wilfully neglects to afford the Facilitator any reasonable facility for making any . inspection, examination, inquiry or investigation authorised by or under this Act in relation to a shop or an establishment, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to rupees one lakh.
(2) Whoever wilfully refuses to produce on the demand of the Facilitator any register or other document kept in pursuance of this Act or the rules made there under, or prevents or attempts to prevent or does anything which he has reason to believe to prevent any person from appearing before, or being examined by the Facilitator acting in pursuance of his duties under this Act, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to rupees two lakhs:
Provided that the total amount of fine shall not exceed two thousand rupees per worker employed. Cognizance of offences by companies
Section 29, The Assam Shops and Establishment Act, 2022 (Act 3 of 2025).
Questions about Section 29
How do I find court cases under Section 29 of the Assam Shops and Establishment Act?
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When was the Assam Shops and Establishment Act enacted?
Assam Shops and Establishment Act was enacted in 2025 as Act 3 of 2025. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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