25 July 2025 Regarding whether the **Shops and Establishment Act, 1948 (Gujarat)** applies to a **Regional Rural Bank (RRB)** in Gujarat:

### Key Points:
- **Banks, including Regional Rural Banks, are generally excluded** from the scope of Shops and Establishments Acts across most states, including Gujarat.
- The Act mainly covers **shops, commercial establishments, and certain other establishments**, but typically **excludes banks, financial institutions, and government offices**.

### Supporting Evidence:
- Most states' Shops and Establishment Acts have specific **exclusion clauses** mentioning banks or financial institutions.
- Although the **live Gujarat Shops and Establishment Act, 1948** text is not easily available online, you can check:
- The **official state government gazette notifications** or
- **Legal commentaries** on the Act,
- Or contact the **Gujarat Labour Department** for official confirmation.

### What to do next:
- You can request an official **written confirmation or exemption certificate** from the Gujarat Labour Department for the RRB.
- Alternatively, consult the **Regional Rural Bank's legal counsel** or a labor law expert in Gujarat for confirmation.

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If you want, I can help draft an official **application or letter** to the Gujarat Labour Department seeking clarification or exemption certificate for your RRB. Would you like that?

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