Status of Tourism Legislation in India

Present book has taken an account of various rules, laws and regulations related to tourism field. Legislation on tourism attempts to chalk in clear and unambiguous terms the rights and responsibilities of its various segments vis-a-vis the user -vice versa, and to provide for legal protection of the rights and enforcements of the responsibilities thus defined.The economic importance of tourism and the present stage of its development has also brought into sharper focus the need for appropriate central legislation to coordinate and control the activities of the industries on professional lines and ensure observance of high ethical standards commensurate with the needs/demands of an international activity. This is especially so because global tourism is becoming highly competitive in the neighbouring destinations/countries.

Author is an expert in the field of Tourism Planning and Development. In addition to dedicated teaching, author is also assisting various Panchayeti Raj Institutions (PRIs) and NGOs in the field of Sustainable Development in Himalayan region, working for the betterment of rural population through tourism activities.