Shops or commercial establishment that starts any business operation needs to file an application to the Chief Inspector for getting a Shop and Establishment Act License in their respective states. In the application form, the applicant is required to fill the name, address of the establishment, name of the establishment, category of the establishment, number of employees and other relevant details as may be required. After the successful submission of the application, the Chief Inspector verifies the submitted form. If the form is approved, a registration certificate is issued to the applicant. The registration certificate is to be displayed at the shop or commercial establishment and is to be renewed regularly as and when required