The Government of Bihar had restricted the operation of Malls in the State to curb the spread of the virus. While malls remained shut, member’s informed RAI that local authorities were forcing Stand-alone shops to be shut.
In this regard, RAI appealed to the State government to instruct the local authorities to permit the operation of Stand-alone shops. Furthermore, RAI also appealed to the State government to reopen malls.
The State Government of Haryana had issued restriction on the operations of retail shops and malls. The State Order stated that the retail establishments have to shut at 5 pm. In this regard, RAI appeal to the State Government to extend the hours of operations to reduce overcrowding, subject to following of COVID appropriate behaviour. Subsequently, the State Government permitted shops to remain open upto 7pm. RAI has further requested the State Government to extend hours of operation to ensure social distancing, and help revive the business.
RAI submitted a representation to Delhi Govt w.r.t. the State Order No. F.60/DDMA/COVID-19/2021/500, dated 28 December 2021. In its representation to Hon. Chief Minister, RAI appealed regarding the urgent need for allowing Shops and malls to be kept open every day to avoid overcrowding & ensure social distancing. Furthermore, RAI emphasized on the need of daily store operations to aid the retailers recover from the aftermath of the pandemic and the business losses.
The state government considered our request and withdrew the restrictions, including shutting shops on odd-even days, and weekend curfew. RAI has also requested the State Government to permit extended operating hours for shops.
RAI has submitted a representation to the State Government of Karnataka to withdraw the weekend curfew. RAI appealed to the Government that restricted working hours or weekend curfew would increase people movement during the rest of the days detrimental to social distancing.
RAI appealed to the Central Government concerning the restrictions imposed by various state governments despite the reduction in the number of cases.
RAI sought the Central Government’s urgent intervention to ensure the state governments withdraw the additional restrictions considering the negative impact it had on business which was slowly recovering due to the lockdowns imposed. Furthermore, RAI has also appealed to the State Governments to consider Hospitalizations as the criteria to determine level of restrictions, and not the number of cases, since most of the population is vaccinated.
In this regard, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GOI, has issued a direction to the State Governments to withdraw the additional restriction imposed hampering business operations. Please click here to view the order:
RAI was invited by DPIIT for a meeting on implementation of Quality Control Standards (QCOs) for leather and footwear sector. The meeting was chaired by Honorable Additional Secretary, DPIIT - Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur.
RAI had representatives from Adidas, Reliance, Clarks, Skechers, NIKE, Bata, Puma, H&M, Arvind Brands to name a few.
Dr N Mohan represented on behalf of RAI and contended that there should be no QCOs for Fashion footwear under the purview of BIS standards as fashion keeps on evolving.
Honorable Additional Secretary patiently heard our views and asked RAI to submit a detailed representation with logical reasons at the earliest. Please click on the link below to find RAI’s submission: https://bit.ly/3Kcx7ej
RAI has been pursuing with Ministry of Consumer Affairs to prescribe a separate limit under essential commodities for big chain stores Hypermarket.
We are pleased to inform that the Ministry of Consumer Affairs has issued an order wherein they have mentioned a specific limit for big chain retail shops - 30 quintals and 1000 quintals for retail outlets and Depots respectively.
Further special exemption has been provided to states of Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan and Bihar. Please find the order
RAI was invited by Legal Metrology Department, Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, for a stakeholder discussion under the chairmanship of Mr Rohit Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs ; Ms. Nidhi Khare, Additional Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs; Mr Anupam Mishra, Joint Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs and Mr BN Dixit – Director – Legal Metrology, Department of Consumer Affairs.
Date: 27 January 2022
Agenda: To discuss about Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 amended vide GSR 779(E) dated 02.11.2021 (https://bit.ly/3tTo2lP) which shall be implemented from 01.04.2022.
Mr GR Srikkanth and Dr Ravi Gandhi represented on behalf of RAI members. RAI requested for extension of 1 year upto 31 March 2023 for implementation of GSR 779(E) amendment.
RAI also sought clarification wrt new provision of Unit Sale Price on each product specifically apparels, footwear etc. Honorable Secretary has clarified that in case of apparels, footwear and other products which are sold in numbers, unit sale price can be mentioned in number only. Hon’ble Secretary appreciated the concern and stated that the inputs are well noted.
Date: 11 February 2022
Agenda: Decriminalisation of Legal Metrology Act 2009
Discussion Points:
Department will examine the international best practices. Honorable Secretary and Additional Secretary appreciated the concerns highlighted by RAI and stated that the inputs are well noted.
Further, RAI has represented to Ministry of Consumer Affairs to exempt loose items / items packaged at the point of sale, booked through e-commerce channel from being deemed to be a pre-packaged commodity under Rule 4 and 6 (10). Please find the representation submitted:
https://bit.ly/3gbLN0h
We shall keep you posted on any development in this regard.
RAI had appealed to the Karnataka Government to withdraw the weekend lockdown considering it was leading to overcrowding during the weekdays, and also impacting the weekend business. Please find the representation here.
We are glad to inform you that the Karnataka Government has considered our request and withdrawn the weekend lockdown. Please find the order here.
Furthermore, RAI has also represented to Hon LG, Govt of Delhi, to withdraw the weekend curfew and other restrictions considering the significant dip in cases to support the revival of the retail industry. Please find the representation here.
RAI has also appeal to the Central Government seeking their intervention to withdraw the restrictions in Delhi. Please find the representations here:
MHA: https://bit.ly/3fJcadM
MOHFW: https://bit.ly/3FPouUo
RAI has represented to Ministry of Consumer Affairs to exempt loose items / items packaged at the point of sale, booked through e-commerce channel from being deemed to be a pre-packaged commodity under Rule 4 and 6 (10). Please find the representation submitted
We shall keep you posted on any development in this regard.
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