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Delhi Prevention of Touting Act

The Delhi Prevention of Touting and Malpractices Against Tourists Act, 2010

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The Delhi Prevention of Touting and Malpractices Against Tourists Act, 2010 regulates harassment and dishonest business practices targeting visitors in India’s capital territory. It applies to any person in Delhi who cheats, misleads, or pressures tourists regarding shopping, lodging, transport, or sightseeing. This law matters because it protects domestic and international travelers from severe exploitation, safeguarding the city's global tourism reputation. It empowers local police officers to immediately arrest suspects, inspect establishments, and ban repeated offenders from the city. Violators face fines and prison terms of up to one year, ensuring a safer and more welcoming environment for all travelers.

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Part 11 OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

  1. 3Prohibition of malpractice and touting
  2. 4Penalties
  3. 5Offences to be cognizable and bailable

Part III II

  1. 7Removal of suspected touts or persons causing nuisance from
  2. 9Investigation, etc. of offences.- (1) The provisions of the Code of
  3. 10Cognizance and trial of offences
  4. 11Power of court to try cases summarily.- (1) All offences under this
  5. 12Removal of persons repeatedly involved in acts of touting or
  6. 13Composition of offences.- (1) Any offence punishable under section
  7. 14Plea '

Part IV MISCELLANEOUS

  1. 15Protection of action taken in good faith.-
  2. 16Act
  3. 17Power
  4. 18Repeal of Delhi Ordinance 9 of 2010 and saving

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