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The Jammu and Kashmir Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1978

The Jammu and Kashmir Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1978

General197851 sections

This law provides a regulatory framework for the tourism sector in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It applies to dealers selling notified goods, hotel keepers, travel agents, excursion agents, and tourist guides operating in designated tourist areas. Under the Act, tourism service providers must register with prescribed government authorities, adhere to official rate caps, issue detailed bills, and refrain from malpractices like cheating, touting, and overcharging. Authorities are empowered to inspect premises, punish violations, and blacklist offenders. By establishing standard service quality and accountability, the legislation protects tourists from exploitation and promotes sustainable tourism development in the region.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Registration
  4. 4. Certificate of registration
  5. 5. Refusal to register
  6. 6. Removal of the name from the register
  7. 7. Black-listing of dealers
  8. 8. Notice of removal and black-listing of dealer
  9. 9. Registration
  10. 10. Certificate of registration
  11. 11. Refusal to register a hotel
  12. 12. Removal of the name from the register
  13. 13. Black-listing of hotels
  14. 14. Notice of removal and back-listing of hotel
  15. 15. Fixation of rates
  16. 16. Hotel-keeper to display information
  17. 17. Hotel-keeper to present detailed bill
  18. 18. Registration
  19. 19. Certificate of registration
  20. 20. Refusal to register
  21. 21. Removal of the name from the register
  22. 22. Black-listing of travel agents, excursion agent, or guide
  23. 23. Notice of removal and black-listing of travel agent, excursion agent or guide
  24. 24. Fixation of rates
  25. 25. Omitted
  26. 26. Appeals
  27. 27. Revision
  28. 28. Penalty for default in registration
  29. 29. Penalty for false statement
  30. 30. Certificate not to be assigned
  31. 31. Certificate and documents to be shown to person on demand
  32. 32. Penalty for malpractice
  33. 33. Obstructing lawful authorities
  34. 34. Offences to be tried summarily
  35. 35. Special rule of evidence
  36. 36. Institution of proceedings
  37. 37. Powers of the prescribed authority to summon and enforce attendance of witnesses and other persons
  38. 38. Composition of offences
  39. 39. Notification of changes
  40. 40. Return of the certificate of registration
  41. 41. Duplicate certificate
  42. 42. Certificate of registration to be kept exhibited
  43. 43. Publication of list of persons removed from the register
  44. 44. Power to inspect
  45. 45. Fixation of rates, commission and other services
  46. 46. Powers of the Government to apply the Act to other persons
  47. 47. Powers and duties of the District Magistrate and Police in respect of offences under this Act
  48. 48. Indemnity
  49. 49. Reservation of powers of local authority
  50. 50. Power to make rules
  51. 51. Repeal and saving

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