Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Rules, 1948 have been amended vide Notification No. SRO A-13(e)/2024 dated July 2, 2024 as follows:

1. Insertion of Rule 2A, viz. Application for registration of establishment : Every application for registration of an establishment shall be made in Form-Y to the Inspector of the area in which the establishment is located with a fee of Rs. 100/-
2. Insertion of Rule 2B, viz. Issue of registration certificate for establishment:  The Inspector shall issue registration certificate online in Form-Z within twenty four hours from the time of making of the application under rule 2A and that Register of establishments shall be maintained by the Inspector in Form-ZA
3. Insertion of Rule 2C, viz.  Intimation of existing establishments: The employer of every establishment in existence on the date of commencement of the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2018 shall furnish online, through the designated web portal of the Labour Department, details of the establishment in Form ZB to the Inspector of the area in which the establishment is located.
4. Insertion of Rule 2D, viz. Amendment of Registration Certificate: Application to be made online and  a fresh registration certificate shall be issued online in Form-Z within twenty four hours from the time of making of the application
5. Insertion of Rule 6A, viz. First-aid Facilities:
   • In every establishment a first aid box shall be provided @ 1 box for every 150 persons employed
   • The first-aid box shall be distinctively marked with a red cross on a white background and shall contain basic first aid related materials for treating small injuries
     • iii)  Adequate arrangements shall be made for immediate recoupment of the equipment when necessary
6. Penalty increased from Rs. 50/- to rs. 2000/- for contravention of any provisions of these Rules
7. Insertion of new Forms viz. Form Y, Form Z, Form ZA, Form ZB,