India, Oct. 24 -- Women in Delhi can now legally work night shifts in shops and commercial establishments. The Delhi Government has formally notified its decision to allow women to work at shops and commercial establishments in night shifts.

The notification also said every employee will be entitled to double pay for overtime and a maximum of 48 hours of weekly duty, in accordance with the Delhi Shops and Establishment Act. Internal complaints committees (ICCs) will also have to be formed, it said.

Approval to the city Government's proposal for engaging women workers at shops and other commercial establishments in night shifts was given earlier this year by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.

A recent notification issued by the Del...