Srinagar: Police in Srinagar conducted a verification and inspection drive across the city to ensure compliance with statutory norms by homestays, hotels, and guest-houses.
A police spokesperson said that several establishments were found operating without valid registration from the competent authorities. These included hotels Essar, ABC Residency, Gani, and Aksa, and homestays Al Habib, Golden Moon, and Divine Holiday.
Fines were imposed on the violators for operating without mandatory registration. Additionally, preventive action under Sections 126/170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) shall be initiated against the owners of all such unregistered establishments, police said.
Police have advised all owners and operators of homestays, hotels, and guest-houses to comply with the prescribed legal requirements and ensure timely registration with the concerned authorities to avoid legal action.
