The Jharkhand Tourism Development and Registration Act, 2015
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- S. 1The Jharkhand Tourism Development and Registration Act, 2015 allows the government to exempt certain provisions from applying generally.
- S. 2Section 2 exempts certain properties from the application of the Jharkhand Tourism Development and Registration Act, 2015.
- S. 3Section 3 defines key terms used in the Jharkhand Tourism Development and Registration Act, 2015.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes a Tourism Development Authority to oversee specific tourist places, with nominated directors and a state-appointed chairman.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the term, termination, and resignation process for non-official Directors of the Jharkhand Tourism Authority.
- S. 6A person shall be disqualified for being a member, if he: Disqualifications
- S. 7(1) An ordinary meeting of the Authority shall be held once in a quarter, on the date, time and place fixed by the C
- S. 8Section 8 empowers the authority to make rules, develop tourism infrastructure, and regulate tourism activities in Jharkhand.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates the Jharkhand Tourism Authority to prepare budgets, maintain accounts, and submit financial statements to the state government as prescribed by rules.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates special audits of the Authority's accounts and requires the preparation and submission of an annual report on its activities.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates the authority to prepare and submit a financial report within three months after the end of the fiscal year.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates tourism operators to register with the state before operating a tourism unit in Jharkhand.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates registration for travel agents and guides under the Jharkhand Tourism Act, 2015, with automatic registration for existing guides.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates registration for adventure sports operators and institutes in Jharkhand under the Tourism Development and Registration Act, 2015.
- S. 16Section 16 authorizes the competent authority to register and issue licenses for tour operators, guides, and adventure activities, unless restricted by sections 13, 14, and 15.
- S. 17Section 17 prohibits the registration of tourism operators convicted of certain offenses or declared unfit by a court.
- S. 18Section 18 allows the authority to remove names from the register and impose restrictions if the tourism operator commits certain offenses or fails to comply with the Act.
- S. 19Section 19 authorizes the state authority to classify tourism units and regulate room occupancy for accommodations.
- S. 20The section mandates the prescribed authority to notify fair rates for tourism services, accommodations, and adventure sports.
- S. 21The authority periodically revises the fair rates for tourism services notified under Section 20.
- S. 22Until the prescribed authority sets rates, tourism operators must notify fair rates by July 31 each year.
- S. 23Section 23 mandates display of fair rates and prohibits charging above them, with excess payments to be refunded.
- S. 24Section 24 prohibits overcharging by tourism operators and mandates refund of excess charges collected.
- S. 25Section 25 ensures tourism operators cannot evict customers for fair payment, while Section 26 allows eviction for nuisance, non-payment, or failure to vacate.
- S. 26Section 26 outlines conditions under which a tourism operator can reclaim rights and procedures for enforcement if a guest fails to comply with agreements or payment.
- S. 27Section 27 mandates tour operators, agents, guides, and adventure activity directors to provide tour details and issue receipts for payments.
- S. 28Section 28 mandates that if a tour operator overbooks, it must provide accommodations at higher rates if only those are available.
- S. 29Section 29 empowers the state authority to inspect and seize records from tour operators if they suspect non-compliance with the Act.
- S. 30Section 30 prohibits tourism guides and operators from demanding tips or commissions beyond the fixed rates set under Section 20.
- S. 31The adventure sports operator shall provide sufficient insurance cover as may Insurance
- S. 32(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-Section (2), an appeal shall lie from Appeal
- S. 33Section 33 allows revisional authority to review and correct appellate decisions, while Section 34 imposes penalties for violating Authority orders.
- S. 34Section 34 penalizes violations of orders related to tourism structures with fines and imprisonment.
- S. 35Section 35 penalizes violations of the Jharkhand Tourism Development and Registration Act with imprisonment, fines, or both.
- S. 36Section penalizes false statements or hiding crucial information under the act with imprisonment up to three months or a fine.
- S. 37Section 37 prohibits unauthorized lending, hiring, or assigning of registered agreements under the act, punishable by imprisonment up to six months or fine.
- S. 38Section 38 mandates registered persons to show their registration certificate on demand to authorized officials and customers, with penalties for refusal.
- S. 39Section 39 penalizes violations of the Jharkhand Tourism Development and Registration Act with imprisonment up to three months or a fine.
- S. 40Section penalizes obstructing tourism authorities or activities under the Jharkhand Tourism Act with imprisonment, fines, or both.
- S. 41Section 41 outlines the procedures for trial and appeals in criminal cases under the Jharkhand Tourism Development and Registration Act, 2015.
- S. 42Section 42 prohibits any proceedings for offenses under the Act except complaints made by authorized officers.
- S. 43Section 43 grants the High Court powers to summon and compel witnesses, issue subpoenas, and conduct investigations under the Jharkhand Tourism Development and Registration Act, 2015.
- S. 44Section 44 allows the prescribed authority to accept a fine for offences under the Act and use it to compensate the victim, ending further legal proceedings.
- S. 45Section 45 mandates tourism unit owners to notify changes to the authority, which then updates the register and may cancel registrations if successors are ineligible.
- S. 46Section mandates return of cancelled tourism registration certificate to authority within seven days.
- S. 47Section allows issuance of duplicate registration certificate upon loss, damage, or destruction, with fee payment.
- S. 48Section mandates renewal of registration certificates for tourism operators every three years with prescribed fees.
- S. 49Section 49 mandates that a registered person must display their certificate at their main business location or carry it if they have no principal place of business.
- S. 50Section 50 deems proceedings before the prescribed authority as judicial for penalties under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 51Section 51 provides immunity from legal proceedings for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 52The Government can extend the Act's provisions to outdoor photography and hire services for specified vehicles in Jharkhand.
- S. 53Section 53 empowers the government to make rules for implementing the Jharkhand Tourism Development and Registration Act, 2015.
- S. 54Section 54 allows exemptions from certain provisions for specific premises used for charitable or public purposes, including government-run institutions.
- S. 1894The section allows the State Government to lease or transfer land to the Authority for tourism development and outlines the Authority's fund sources.