Law and Order upgrade for 24X7 open retail model
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/cities-law-order-situation-cant-support-24x7-retail-survey/articleshow/53709600.cms
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Keeping retail establishments Open 24X7 -Citizen Inputs
Pros
1.This will create more jobs
2.It will also improve the market sentiments
3.The decision will boost up the revenues of these businesses
4.It will create more tax revenue for the state Government
5.Will make it more convenient/flexibility for the working class
6.It will reduce the market crowd from the rush hours
7.This will also reduce traffic burden in Metros, as people will prefer the night time which would be with lesser traffic
8. Establishments will be able to generate more revenue
9.Monopoly of certain business will end
Cons
1.There will be more late night security concerns for the people working at the establishments
2.Law and order in general might take a beating since there will be more people on roads at nights
3.This is a model law by the centre and the state implementation will be on a case by case basis
4.This will create some level of inequality as the law says that the establishment needs to have at least 10 employees to be able to be open 24x7
5.The states might not be able to meet the 24x7 energy/electricity demand from the establishments
6.There will never be enough public transportation for people to travel within the city at nights
7.24*7 opening of some establishments might cause more nuisance to public than convenience
Implementation
1. All the establishment open 24x7 should be brought under strict electronic surveillance
2.The states should work closely with the centre to make sure that no loopholes are left during implementation
3.The state police will have to swing into action to guarantee security during night hours
4.There will be a need to put a minimum timeline check for employees to avoid draining of employees and good service levels
5.Establishments should be asked to mandatorily provide safe transport for ladies who are reporting to or leaving work between 8pm to 7am
6. The condition of minimum 10 employees should be either on business rolls or on contract through third parties
7.Noiseless electric generators should be compulsory so that in case of no electricity, no untoward activities can happen. more