In a significant move, the ministry of tourism, government of India has decided to simplify the hotel classification and re-classification procedure by not seeking the licenses and clearances which are issued by various local, state and Union government authorities for operation of hotels.

A statement issued by the minister said, ” These include the land utilization certificate, building completion certificate, coastal zone regulation clearance, forest and environment clearance, pollution control clearance, police clearance, fire safety clearance, airport authority clearance, health and sanitation clearance. Henceforth, while applying for classification and re-classification, the hotels would be required to submit only the current and valid Trade license and bar license, if applicable”.

This announcement was made by the minister of tourism and culture Shripad Yesso Naik in New Delhi. The ministry feels that in case any violation of any Act, rule, regulation or guideline issued by the local, state or central government authorities is done by any hotel, the respective authorities are fully competent to take action against the unit.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com