The Government of Tamil Nadu has notified date for commencement of Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Amendment Acts of  2023

The Labour Welfare and Skill Development department by notification No. II(2)/LWSD/520(b-2)/2024 has notified 2^nd July 2024 as the date on which Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishment (Amendment) Act, 2023 shall come in force. The Amendment Act of 2023 requires that the establishments in Tamil Nadu to ensure sufficient supply of wholesome drinking water, latrines and urinals, rest room and lunch room with adequate drinking water, ventilation and chairs and benches with back-rests.

Further vide notification No. SRO A-13(e)/2024 dated 2^nd July 2024 the department has amended Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishment Rules, 1948. The amendment includes inclusion of online filing of forms through web portal of Labour Department and introduction of new forms among other changes.