Section 9, Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 [S2M-8G6]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 31 March 2007 by No. 3082/2007 [N13-107].
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Director General may, by order in writing, direct any tour operator to take such measures in relation to the conduct of tours as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
Defined terms in this text (2)
Director General: Section 2, Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 [S2M89H] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Director General" means the Director General of Archaeology appointed under this Act
Director General: 30 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 [S2M89H] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (32)
Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) (Guest register Control) Order, 2018 [N1A-CPX], 11 February 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 3673/2013 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 10th April, 2013 on the guiding of tourists [C13-6M4], 10 April 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2011/2007 of the Transport Department, Government of Kerala dated 6th June, 2007 on dealing in antiquities [C10-SAP], 6 June 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Transport Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4135/2015 of the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala dated 8th March, 2015 on the occupation of land near a monument [C11-D3P], 8 March 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3181/2010 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 23rd January, 2010 on the operation of a houseboat [C12-YSS], 23 January 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2252/2026 of the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala dated 7th January, 2026 on the conduct of a pilgrimage [C14-EDB], 7 January 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1539/2012 of the Transport Department, Government of Kerala dated 28th May, 2012 on the operation of a ropeway [C16-YXM], 28 May 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Transport Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4637/2015 of the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala dated 8th March, 2015 on dealing in antiquities [C17-644], 8 March 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1783/2017 of the Transport Department, Government of Kerala dated 8th April, 2017 on the plying of a tourist vehicle [C15-EPG], 8 April 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Transport Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4755/2022 of the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala dated 12th April, 2022 on the operation of a houseboat [C15-X9D], 12 April 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4211/2019 of the Home Department, Government of Kerala dated 21st May, 2019 on the running of a home stay [C15-MPQ], 21 May 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Home Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2880/2024 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 4th October, 2024 on the guiding of tourists [C16-4KF], 4 October 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 292/2007 of the Law Department, Government of Kerala dated 25th June, 2007 on photography at a protected monument [C1A-DBM], 25 June 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Law Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1843/2008 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Kerala dated 13th January, 2008 on the operation of a houseboat [C1A-EXH], 13 January 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3203/2019 of the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala dated 1st April, 2019 on dealing in antiquities [C1B-C9W], 1 April 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4298/2011 of the Home Department, Government of Kerala dated 10th December, 2011 on the running of a camping site [C1E-J1P], 10 December 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Home Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1877/2023 of the General Administration Department, Government of Kerala dated 3rd March, 2023 on the guiding of tourists [C1F-GQZ], 3 March 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the General Administration Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 695/2014 of the Ports Department, Government of Kerala dated 18th September, 2014 on the operation of a houseboat [C19-2BN], 18 September 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Ports Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 647/2020 of the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala dated 4th November, 2020 on dealing in antiquities [C19-KWG], 4 November 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4618/2022 of the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala dated 14th June, 2022 on the operation of a houseboat [C1F-EBN], 14 June 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2497/2011 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Kerala dated 5th July, 2011 on the operation of a ropeway [C1C-KJ1], 5 July 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 822/2006 of the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala dated 15th August, 2006 on photography at a protected monument [C1C-84B], 15 August 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 390/2025 of the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala dated 21st December, 2025 on the guiding of tourists [C1H-RRF], 21 December 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) (Conservation plan Control) Order, 2006 [N1G-M5Z], 13 December 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 2366/2015 of the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala dated 13th July, 2015 on the operation of a ropeway [C1P-FZA], 13 July 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2005 (Kerala Act 8 of 2005), the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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