The Government of Tamil Nadu on August 29, 2025, issued amendments in the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Rules, 1948.
The following amendments have been stated:
• After rule 16-C, the following rule shall be inserted, namely:-
"16-D. Annual Return, - Every employer of an establishment shall furnish combined annual returns under section 47-A, through the designated web portal of the Labour department, to the Inspector of the area in which the establishment is located in Form-ZC on or before 31st day of January in each year".
• After Form-ZB, the following Form shall be added, namely:--
“FORM-ZC (See rule 16-D) COMBINED ANNUAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31st DECEMBER 20....”
[Notification No. G.O. (Ms.) No.93]