Section 38: Power of Government to suspend provisions of the Act during fairs and festivals

Q: What does Section 38 of The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 (TKSCEA) deal with?

Section 38 TKSCEA pertains to "Power of Government to suspend provisions of the Act during fairs and festivals". It is part of the The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 38 of The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 (TKSCEA) governs power of Government to suspend provisions of the Act during fairs and festivals. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 38 TKSCEA still in force?

Yes, Section 38 of the The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 38 TKSCEA?

धारा 38 TKSCEA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 38 of the The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961. Section 38 of The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 (TKSCEA) governs power of Government to suspend provisions of the Act during fairs and festivals. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 38 TKSCEA?

Dhara 38 TKSCEA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 38 of the The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 38 of The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 (TKSCEA) governs power of Government to suspend provisions of the Act during fairs and festivals. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 38 of The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961?

Cite as: "Section 38, The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961 (TKSCEA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, 1961, § 38 (India).

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The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961

Chapter IXMIS — cellaneous

Section 38

Power of Government to suspend provisions of the Act during fairs and festivals

- On any special occasion in connection with a fair or festival or a succession of public holidays, the State Government may, by notification, suspend for a specified period the operation of all or any of the provisions of this Act.