Section 34
Section 34 of the Assam Shops and Establishment Act, 2022. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, any shops or establishments if situated,- (i) (a) in Municipal Corporation Area, or (b) on National Highway, or (c) on Railway platform, or (d) at State Roadways bus station premises, or (e) in Hospital premises, or (f) on Petrol Pumps, shall remain op
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, any shops or establishments if situated,- (i) (a) in Municipal Corporation Area, or (b) on National Highway, or (c) on Railway platform, or (d) at State Roadways bus station premises, or (e) in Hospital premises, or (f) on Petrol Pumps, shall remain open 24 hours on any day of the week:
Provided that, the worker shall be allowed to work in accordance with the provisions of sections 13,15 and 17 of this Act;
(ii) in Municipality area or on State Highway may be opened except from 2.00 A.M to 6.00 A.M:
Provided that, the worker shall be allowed to work in accordance with the provisions of sections 13,15 and 17 of this Act;
(iii) in the areas other than the areas mentioned in clauses (i) and (ii) above, any shop or establishment in the districts or on minor roads may be opened except from 11.00 P.M. to 6.00 A.M:
Provided that, the worker shall be allowed to work in accordance with the provisions of sections 13,15 and 17 of this Act;
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (I), considering the circumstances relating to traffic, public health, public safety, public nuisance or such other reason which may affect law and order situation, the hours for opening and closing of F . THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, MARCH 21, 2025 different classes of shops or establishments and for different premises, shopping complex or mall or for different area or areas and for different period may be curtailed by such authority as the Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify. Power to grant exemptions
Section 34, The Assam Shops and Establishment Act, 2022 (Act 3 of 2025).
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Questions about Section 34
How do I find court cases under Section 34 of the Assam Shops and Establishment Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Assam Shops and Establishment Act 34, section 34 Assam Shops and Establishment Act, section 34 of the Assam Shops and Establishment Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 34 of the Assam Shops and Establishment Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 13, section 17, so none of them can safely be read on its own.
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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