Section 31: Wages for overtime work

Q: What does Section 31 of The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 (TTNSEA) deal with?

Section 31 TTNSEA pertains to "Wages for overtime work". It is part of the The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 31 of The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 (TTNSEA) governs wages for overtime work. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 31 TTNSEA still in force?

Yes, Section 31 of the The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 31 TTNSEA?

धारा 31 TTNSEA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 31 of the The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947. Section 31 of The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 (TTNSEA) governs wages for overtime work. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 31 TTNSEA?

Dhara 31 TTNSEA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 31 of the The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 31 of The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 (TTNSEA) governs wages for overtime work. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 31 of The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947?

Cite as: "Section 31, The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 (TTNSEA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947, § 31 (India).

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The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947

Chapter VIIW — ages

Section 31

Wages for overtime work

- Where any person employed in any establishment is required to work overtime, he shall be entitled, in respect of such overtime work, to wages at twice the ordinary rate of wages.

Explanation. - For the purpose of this section, the expression "ordinary rate of wages " shall mean such rate of wages as may be calculated in the manner prescribed.