Mandatory Registers under Maharashtra Shop Act 2017: Muster Roll, Leave Book & Form Q Identity Cards

Statutory Registers and Employment Records under Maharashtra Shop Act 2017

Holding a Shop Act license is accompanied by the statutory obligation to maintain prescribed employment registers at the business premises. Under Section 17 and Rule 18 of the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act, 2017, every employer employing staff in Pune must maintain statutory registers in physical or digital formats, available for immediate inspection by visiting Labour Facilitators.

Failing to maintain these registers during surprise departmental audits invites prosecution and compounding fines under Section 29. Key requirements include maintaining the Muster Roll cum Wage Register, recording overtime hours, issuing bilingual Identity Cards in Form Q, and preserving annual Leave with Wages Registers. KOKJAGUAR Consultancy audits HR documentation for Pune enterprises to guarantee complete inspection readiness. Explore our labor compliance audit solutions.

Statutory Records Every Pune Employer Must Maintain

• Form Q Identity Cards: Mandatory photo identity card issued to every employee within 15 days of joining, carrying Marathi and English text.
• Muster Roll cum Wage Register: Daily attendance records, shift timings, basic wages, allowances, overtime hours, and net pay.
• Leave with Wages Register: Statutory entitlement to earned leave (1 day for every 20 days worked), casual leave (8 days), and festival holidays.
• Notice of Weekly Holiday: Prominently displayed notice stating the designated weekly closed day of the establishment.