Standing Order No. 4038/2023 of the Tourism Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 22nd March, 2023 on the operation of a houseboat [C1Q-56R]

Standing Order No. 4038/2023

GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA

Tourism Department, Government of Maharashtra

Mumbai, dated the 22nd March, 2023

STANDING ORDER

To

All Assistants Director of Tourism,

Subject: The operation of a houseboat by operators of a houseboat under the Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960 (Maharashtra Act 12 of 1960), the Tourism Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the operation of a houseboat by operators of a houseboat.

2. The matter has been examined. Every operator of a houseboat carrying on the operation of a houseboat shall make an application in Form IV to the Director General within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of two hundred and fifty rupees.

3. The Assistant Director of Tourism shall ensure that site is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Director General within forty-five days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Tourism Department, Government of Maharashtra.

(Secretary to Government)