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The Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948

Section 23

In force Act 79 of 1948 As on 12 Oct 2026

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Act 79 of 1948 Cited by 3 provisions

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Section 23 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948. The spread-over of an employee in a residential hotel, restaurant or eating house shall not exceed fourteen hours : Provided that the [State] Government may increase the spread-over period subject to such conditions as it may impose on the days that may be notified under sub-section (3) of section 1

The spread-over of an employee in a residential hotel, restaurant or eating house shall not exceed fourteen hours :

Provided that the 48[State] Government may increase the spread-over period subject to such conditions as it may impose on the days that may be notified under sub-section (3) of section 19.

Section 23, The Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948 (Act 79 of 1948).

Cross-references

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This section refers to

  1. s. 19

Referred to by 3

  1. s. 45
  2. s. 52
  3. s. 71

Questions about Section 23

How do I find court cases under Section 23 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments 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: Bombay Shops and Establishments Act 23, section 23 Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, section 23 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments 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 23 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 19, so none of them can safely be read on its own. 3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act enacted?

Bombay Shops and Establishments Act was enacted in 1948 as Act 79 of 1948. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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