Tourism Laws in Indian States: A Compilation

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Laws-

• Andhra Pradesh Tourism, Culture and Heritage Board Act, 2017
• A.P. Tourism Authority (Constitution, Functions and Powers) Rules, 2016
• A.P. Tourism, Culture and Heritage Board Committees and Councils (Functions and Powers) Rules, 2016
• Indian Tolls (Andhra Pradesh Amendment) Act,2002

Assam Tourism Laws-

• Foreigners (Tribunals For Assam) Order, 2006.
• Rules for Grant of Incentive for Promotion of Tourism in the State of Assam

Bihar Tourism Laws-

• Bihar Inter-State Tourist Vehicles Rules, 1969
• Bihar Motor Transport Vehicles Toll Act, 1992
• Bihar Motor Transport Vehicles Toll Rules, 1992

Chhattisgarh Tourism Laws-

• Indian Tolls (Chhattisgarh Amendment) Adhiniyam,2001

Delhi Tourism Laws-

• Delhi Preventation of Touting and Malpractices Against Tourists Act,2010
• Delhi Municipal Corporation (Toll Tax) Bye-Laws, 2007
• Delhi Urban Heritage Foundation Regulations, 1999

 

Gujarat Tourism Laws-

• Gujarat Motor Transport Vehicle Toll Act, 1992

Goa Tourism Laws-

• Goa Tourist Places (Protection and Maintenance) Act, 2001
• Goa Tourist Places (Protection and Maintenance) Appeal Rules, 2001

Goa, Daman and Diu Laws-

• Goa, Daman and Diu Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982
• Goa, Daman and Diu Registration of Tourist Trade Rules, 1985

Haryana Tourism Laws-

• Haryana Mechanical Vehicles (Bridge Tolls) Act, 1974
  • Haryana Mechanical Vehicles (Bridge Tolls) Rules, 1975
• Haryana Mechanical Vehicles (Levy of Tolls) Act, 1996
• Haryana Motor Transport Vehicles (Toll Tax) Act, 1991
  • Haryana Motor Transport Vehicles (Toll) Rules, 1990

Himachal Pradesh Laws- 

• Himachal Pradesh Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1988
• Himachal Pradesh Tolls (Repealing) Act, 1972
• Himachal Pradesh Tolls Act, 1975
• Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development and Registration Act,2002
• Himachal Pradesh River Rafting Rules, 2005
• Himachal Pradesh Heritage Tourism Policy, 2017
• Himachal Pradesh Aero Sports Rules, 2004
• Himachal Pradesh Home Stay Scheme, 2008
• Himachal Pradesh Sustainable Tourism Development Policy, 2013
• Himachal Pradesh Forest Department Re Revised EcoTourism Policy, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Laws-

• Jammu and Kashmir, Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1978
• Jammu and Kashmir Handicrafts (Quality Control) Act, 1978
• Jammu and Kashmir Heritage Conservation and Preservation Act, 2010

Jharkhand Tourism Laws-

• Jharkhand Tourism Development and Registration Act, 2015
• Jharkhand Tourist Places (Protection and Maintenance) Act, 2015
• Rules for Identification of Tourist Place or Zone in Jharkhand State

Karnataka Tourism Laws-

• Karnataka Tourism Trade (Facilitation and Regulation) Act, 2015
• Chalukya's Heritage Area Management Authority Act, 2017
• Garden City University Act, 2013
• Hampi World Heritage Management Authority Act, 2002
• Sahyadri Heritage Development Authority Act, 2011

Kerala Tourism Laws-

• Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005
• Kerala Tolls Act, 1976

Madhya Pradesh Tourism Laws-

• M.P. Foreigners (Arrest and Conditions of Detention or Confinement) Order, 1974
• Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sadak Parivahan Seva (Bina Tikat Yatra Ki Rok) Adhiniyam, 1974

Maharashtra State Laws-

• Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park World Heritage Area Management Authority Act, 2006

Nagaland Tourism Laws-

• Nagaland Registration of Tourist Trade Act 2000

Odisha Tourism Laws-

• Orissa Tourism Service Rules, 1980
• Orissa Tourist Vehicles Rules, 1967
• Indian Tolls (Orissa Amendment) Act, 1987
• Indian Tolls (Orissa Amendment) Act, 1999
• Orissa Transport Vehicles (Levy of Toll) Act, 1992
  • Orissa Transport Vehicles (Levy of Toll) Rules, 1992

Punjab Tourism Laws-

• Punjab Mechanical Vehicles (Bridge and Road Tolls) Amendment Act, 2005
• Punjab Mechanical Vehicles (Bridge Tolls) (Repeal) Act, 1976
• Punjab Mechanical Vehicles (Bridge Tolls) Act, 1957
• Punjab Motor Transport Vehicles (Toll) Act, 1992
  • Punjab Motor Transport Vehicles (Toll) Rules, 1993
• Punjab Mechanical Vehicles (Bridges and Roads Tolls) Act, 1998
  • Punjab Mechanical Vehicles (Bridges and Roads Tolls) Rules, 2002

Rajasthan Tourism Laws-

• Rajasthan Tourism Trade (Facilitation and Regulation) Act, 2010
• Rajasthan Grant of Subsidy to Tourism Units for Purchase of Diesel Generating Sets Regulations, 1994
• Rajasthan Tourism Disposal of Land and Properties by DOT/RTDC Rules, 1997
• Rajasthan Fraser Bridge Toll Tax Validation Act, 1957
• Rajasthan Motor Transport Vehicles Toll Act, 1991
• Rajasthan Conditions of Detention (Foreigners Act) Order, 1966

Tamil Nadu Tourism Laws-

• Indian Tolls (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1942
• Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission Act, 2012

Telangana Tourism Laws-

• Telangana Heritage (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Maintenance) Act, 2017

Uttrakhand Tourism Laws-

• Uttaranchal Tourism Development Board Act, 2001

Uttar Pradesh Tourims Laws-

• Uttar Pradesh Tolls Validation Act, 1969
• Indian Tolls (Uttar Pradesh Amendment) Act, 1974
• Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Authorities (Toll) Act, 1976
• Uttar Pradesh Motor Transport Vehicles (Toll) (Amendment) Act, 1985

West Bengal Tourism Laws-

• Bengal Foreign Immigrants Regulation, 1812
• Indian Tolls (West Bengal Amendment) Act, 1978
• Bengal Foreign Immigrants Regulation, 1812
• West Bengal Heritage Commission Act, 2001

Misc. Tourism Laws-

• Life Insurance Corporation Of India (Daily Allowance And Hotel Charges To Employees On Tour) Rules, 1989

Direct Links to State Tourism Sites

• State / UT Government and Tourism Department Links