Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Goa Passes Bill to Curb Touting at Tourist Spots
Goa has made a new law to stop bad behavior at tourist places.
This includes things like people bothering tourists, selling things without permission, and causing pollution.
The law increases fines, with a maximum of 1 lakh rupees.
The government will also review the fines every two years and might change them.
The goal is to make tourist spots safer and more enjoyable.
Goa Assembly passed the Goa Tourist Places (Protection and Maintenance) Amendment Bill, 2025.
The bill aims to curb unauthorized activities and public nuisance at tourist spots.
The definition of "nuisance" has been expanded to include various activities.
Minimum fines for violators are Rs 5,000, extendable to Rs 1 lakh.
The government will biennially review and may revise penalties by up to 10%.
- Who
- The Goa Assembly
- What
- The Goa Assembly passed the Goa Tourist Places (Protection and Maintenance) Amendment Bill, 2025.
- When
- Passed on Friday.
- Where
- Goa
- Why
- To curb unauthorized activities, public nuisance and promote responsible tourism.
- Bill Name
- Goa Tourist Places (Protection and Maintenance) Amendment Bill, 2025
- Purpose
- Strengthen the 2001 Act by expanding the definition of "nuisance"
- Maximum Fine
- Rs 1 lakh
- Activities Covered
- Operating boats, pestering tourists, consuming alcohol in unauthorized areas, littering, unauthorized hawking, begging, etc.
- Fine Review
- Biennial review with possible 10% revision
Sources
Goa assembly clears bill to regularise pre-2014 unauthorised houses on govt land
Goa assembly clears bill to regularise pre-2014 unauthorised houses on govt land
Goa assembly passes bill to curb touting at tourist spots; fines hiked upto Rs 1 lakh
Goa Assembly Passes Bill to Curb Touting at Tourist Spots, Fines Increased Up to Rs 1 Lakh
