IMPHAL, Oct 27: In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Manipur Shops and Establishments Act, 1972 (Act No IV of 1973), the Governor of Manipur has suspended the operation of Sub-Section (I) of Section 10 of the said Act on October 27 in respect of all Shops and Establishments lying within Imphal Municipality areas to facilitate the public for purchasing their requirements for the ensuing ‘’Diwali and Ningolchakouba’’ festivals subject to the condition that the employees of the Shops and Establishments will be allowed an alternative holiday for the aforesaid date under the provisions of the said act, informed a press release from Secretariat: Labour Department.
