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The Assam Tourism (Development and Registration) Act, 2024

The Assam Tourism (Development and Registration) Act, 2024

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This regulation establishes the legal framework for tourism development and operator registration throughout the state of Assam. It applies to various sectors including adventure sports, hospitality, health and wellness tourism, and guiding services. The law creates an authority to register these providers, conduct safety audits, and manage heritage areas. By enforcing these standards and facilitating public-private partnerships, the Act aims to enhance the visitor experience and safety. It matters because it provides the necessary structure to organize Assam's growing tourism industry, making it more professional and attractive to both domestic and international travelers.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Registration of tourism Business and service provider
  4. 4. Issue of Duplicate certificate
  5. 5. Renewal of Certificate
  6. 6. Certificate of registration to be kept exhibited
  7. 7. Changes in Registration Certificate
  8. 8. Return of the certificate of registration
  9. 9. Removal of name from Register
  10. 10. Refusal to Register
  11. 11. Blacklisting
  12. 12. Adventure Safety Audit Committee
  13. 13. Functions of the Adventure Safety Audit Committee
  14. 14. Technical Committee
  15. 15. Functions of Technical Committee
  16. 16. Appeal
  17. 17. Revisional Authority
  18. 18. Statistical Information
  19. 19. Grant of use of awesome Assam Logo
  20. 20. All permissions granted prior to the commencement of the Act for use of the logo which do not conform to the provisions of this section shall stand cancelled.
  21. 21. Penalty for false statement
  22. 22. Penalty for lending or transfer without permission
  23. 23. Penalty for Malpractice
  24. 24. Penalty for Obstructing lawful activities
  25. 25. Prohibition of certain activities in tourist area
  26. 26. Power of state Government to issue directions
  27. 27. Regulation of certain tourism business
  28. 28. Powers and Functions of the Authority
  29. 29. Powers and Functions of District Tourism Officers
  30. 30. Duty of Police Officer or Forest Officer
  31. 31. Reservation of powers of local authority
  32. 32. Certificate to be shown on demand
  33. 33. Offences by companies
  34. 34. Powers to make rules
  35. 35. Act to apply to other persons
  36. 36. Protection of action taken in good faith
  37. 37. Powers to remove difficulties

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