Power of State Government to enter into agreements for development and Promotion of Tourism by Private Participation

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the state Government may enter into an agreement with any person in relation to the development, maintenance and promotion of Tourism of the whole or any part of the Special Area on such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate in accordance with this Act, Rules, Regulations thereto and Scheme for the purpose made in pursuance to this Act. (2) The person referred to in sub-section (1) is entitled to collect and retain fees at such rate, for services or benefits rendered by him as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify having regard to the expenditure involved in development, building, maintenance, management and operation of the whole or part of such Special Area, interest on the capital invested, reasonable return, the number of Tourists, Tourist activities and the period of such agreement. (3) A person referred to in sub-section (1) shall have powers to regulate and control the Tourist related activities in accordance with the provisions not contrary to this Act, Rules, Regulations and Scheme as may be framed under this Act forming subject-matter of any such Public Private Partnership agreement, for proper management thereof.