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TABLE 15
SHOPS ACT, 1950
(a) Inspections
2,046 inspections and observations were carried out for various
purposes under the Act, during the year.
The following contraventions were noted:—
(i) Early Closing Day
Failing to exhibit notice 23
Failing to close shop for serving of customers 3
Failing to observe the Regulations 3
(ii) Evening Closing Hours
Failing to close shop for serving of customers 4
(iii) Sunday Trading
Failing to close shop for the serving of customers 11
Failing to observe the Regulations 14
(iv) Conditions of Employment
Failing to exhibit Notice as to Assistants Weekly
Half-holidays 24
Failing to allow Assistant a weekly half-holiday 3
Failing to allow proper intervals for meals and rest 1
Failing to exhibit Abstract of Act, and keep records
of hours worked by young persons 42
Employment of young person after 10 p.m. 1
Failing to keep records of Sunday employment 1
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