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The Kerala Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1991

The Kerala Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1991

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This law establishes mandatory registration and government regulation for dealers, hotel operators, and travel agents working in designated tourist areas across Kerala. It requires service providers to obtain registration certificates, transparently display rates, and provide itemized bills while prohibiting malpractices such as overcharging, touting, cheating, and unearned tipping. Authorities are empowered to set maximum tariffs for accommodation, travel, and local transport, inspect premises, and penalize or publicize blacklisted violators. By standardizing tourism services and holding commercial operators accountable, the legislation protects visitors from exploitation, ensures fair business practices, and promotes an orderly, trustworthy environment for Kerala's vital tourism industry.

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Part V Appeal and Revision

  1. 26Appeals
  2. 27Revision
  3. 28Penalty for default in registration
  4. 29Penalty for false statement
  5. 30Certificate not to be assigned
  6. 31Certificate and documents to be shown to persons on demand
  7. 32Penalty for malpractice
  8. 33Obstructing lawful authorities
  9. 34Offences to be tried summarily
  10. 35Special rule of evidence
  11. 36Institution of proceedings
  12. 37Powers of the prescribed authority to summon and enforce attendance of witnesses and other persons
  13. 38Composition of offences
  14. 39Notification of changes
  15. 40Return of the certificate of Registration
  16. 41Duplicate certificate
  17. 42Certificate of Registration to be kept exhibited
  18. 43Publication of list of person removed from the register
  19. 44Power to inspect
  20. 45Fixation of rates for other services
  21. 46Powers of the Government to apply the Act to other persons
  22. 47Powers and duties of Police in respect of offences and assistance to the prescribed authority
  23. 48Indemnity
  24. 49Reservation of powers of local authority
  25. 50Power of the Government to regulate the courses of instruction or training in tourism
  26. 51Power to make rules

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