The Delhi government has issued a notification allowing women to work night shifts in shops and commercial establishments, provided they give their written consent, PTI reported, citing officials said on Thursday.

“The notification also said every employee will be entitled to double pay for overtime and a maximum of 48 hours of weekly duty, in accordance with the Delhi Shops and Establishment Act. Internal complaints committees (ICCs) will also have to be formed,” it said.

Earlier this year, Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena approved the Delhi government's proposal to allow women to work night shifts in shops and other commercial establishments.

A recent notification from the labour department has introduced two new provisions to the Delhi Shops and Establishment Act, 1954, detailing t

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