How to Cancel Shop Act License in Pune: Form J Surrender on Aaple Sarkar upon Business Closure

Procedure to Cancel and Surrender Shop Act License in Pune (Form J)

When an enterprise permanently winds up business operations in Pune, relocates outside Maharashtra, or transitions into a new corporate structure, formally notifying the Maharashtra Labour Department regarding the commercial closure is a mandatory statutory obligation. Abandoning the business without formal deregistration leaves the establishment open to ongoing labor inspections and fines.

Under Section 8 and Rule 10 of the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act, 2017, the employer must submit an electronic Notice of Closure in Form J within 30 days of closing the establishment through the Aaple Sarkar portal. Upon verification that all statutory employee wages and retrenchment compensations have been settled, the Facilitator cancels the registration and strikes off the entity. KOKJAGUAR Consultancy manages compliant, dispute-free Shop Act cancellations. Learn about our business closure advisory services.

Steps for Online Shop Act Cancellation (Form J)

1. Log in to the official Aaple Sarkar portal using registered applicant credentials.
2. Navigate to Labour Department > Shops & Establishments > Notice of Closure (Form J).
3. Enter your existing Gumasta Registration/Intimation Number and date of permanent commercial shutdown.
4. Upload self-declaration confirming that all worker dues, gratuity, and terminal wages have been fully paid.
5. Submit the application and download the official Acknowledgment of Closure.