The Government of Himachal Pradesh on February 23, 2024, published the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development and Registration (Amendment) Act, 2023 to further amend the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development and Registration Act, 2002
The following has been amended namely: -
• In Section 3 which states “definitions” the following changes shall be made namely: -
(a) after clause (g), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:—
“(gg) “home stay” means any private house located in the State, which will be made available to the tourists for accommodation;"
(b) in clause (n), — (i) after the words and sign “timeshare units,”, the words and sign “Home Stays,” shall be inserted; and (ii) after the words and sign “adventure sports complexes,”, the words and sign “Ropeways, Convention Centres and Wellness Centres,” shall be inserted.
• Section 59 which is related to the Renewal of the Certificate shall be substituted as follows namely: -
“Renewal of Certificate — The registration certificate issued by the prescribed authority shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance of registration certificate. The registration certificate shall be renewed by the Prescribed Authority in such manner and on payment of such renewal fee as may be prescribed.
[Notification No. Act No. 2 of 2024]
