The legislative Bill that proposed to amend Shops and Establishment Act and to allow shops across Gujarat to function 24 hours was made effective from midnight Wednesday, the foundation day of Gujarat. Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel announced this Wednesday while adding that Gujarat will probably be the first state in India to implement such a law.
Making an announcement in this regard, Patel said that the Bill was passed in the previous session of Gujarat Assembly and has now got the assent of President Ram Nath Kovind.
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Patel said that implementing the Bill will allow various shops in the state to function 24 hours and will generate more employment opportunities for youth.
Source: The Indian Express
