BIZ006🏭 Business & MSME
Shop and establishment licence issues
What you need to know
Every shop or commercial establishment in Gujarat must register under Gujarat Shops and Establishments Act. Failure attracts penalty. Refused or suspended licence can be appealed.
Your rights
1
Registration certificate within prescribed time
2
Appeal against refusal or suspension
3
Hearing before any punitive action
4
Written reasons for any adverse order
What you should do now
Action first1
Apply and follow up in writing
- Apply on udyogsahay.gujarat.gov.in with all documents ready
- If application is delayed beyond prescribed period — send written follow-up to Labour Commissioner
2
If rejected or suspended
- Get written reason for rejection
- File appeal before Labour Commissioner with supporting documents
Acts applicable
Gujarat Shops and Establishments Act 1948
gujaratRegistration and licensing provisions
Where to complain
Consumer complaint portal: e-jagriti.gov.in (replaced edaakhil.nic.in as of Jan 2025). Labour complaints: col.gujarat.gov.in. All links verified June 2026 via web search against official government sources.