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The Camping and Mooring Sites Act, 2004

The Camping and Mooring Sites Act, 2004

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This law regulates the pitching of tents at camping grounds and the mooring of houseboats in designated tourist zones across Jammu and Kashmir. It applies directly to any visitors, tourists, or operators wishing to occupy these sites, requiring them to obtain official government permits and pay prescribed rents to local tourism departments. The act matters because it prevents environmental degradation by enforcing strict sanitation and hygiene rules. Furthermore, it establishes clear guidelines for orderly tourism management and imposes significant financial penalties for permit violations, ensuring that these ecologically sensitive mountain areas remain preserved and safe for everyone who visits them.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Prohibition to occupy site without permit.
  4. 4. Production of permit.
  5. 5. Power to make rules.
  6. 6. Penalty.
  7. 7. Protection of acts under the Act

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