Dear Seniors, What are the monthly legal documents should be maintained? Please explain about this. I am newer to resort or Hotel.. Please
From India, Rajahmundry
5From India, Rajahmundry
# Apart from certain laws, there are certain industry associations that govern the working of hotels in India:
The Federation of Hotels and Restaurants Association of India
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Eastern India
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India
The Southern India Hotel and Restaurant Association
The Hotels and Restaurant Association (Western India)
Hotel Association of India
# Licenses required for opening a hotel
-Police License / Registration.
-A license under Shops & Establishments Act.
-A license under Prevention of Food Adulteration Act.
-Registration under the Luxury Tax Act.
-Registration under the Sales Tax Act.
-Registration under the Contract Labour Act.
-Registration under the Pollution Control Act.
-Registration under the Apprentices Act.
-Registration under the Provident Fund Act.
-Registration under the ESI Act.
-Entertainment License on Festival Occasions.
-License for Chimney under the Smoke Nuisance Act.
-Registration under the Weights & Measures Act.
-Factory License for Laundry.
-Central Excise License for Bakery Products.
-Registration & Permits under the Motor Vehicle Act for Tourist Coaches / Taxies.
-Eating House License.
-Municipal Beer Bar License.
-License for storage of Diesel Oil.
-License for storage of Kerosene & Compressed Gas (LPG).
-Sign Board Directions, Neon Signs.
-License to deal in Foreign Exchange under FEMA.
-Cold Storage License, (if over 25 cubic ft.).
-License for Boiler & Generators and Mixers and Grinders.
-Bar License (Foreign Liquor).
-Dance License
-Mild Liquor License.
-Temporary License for Awnings & covering of Terrace during monsoon.
-Building Completion Certificate.
-Copy Right License for Playing of Music.
-Lodging House License
-Approval from the Department of Tourism, Government of India.
# The laws that govern the Hotel Industry can be classified into the following broad categories-
1.Establishment and Commissioning of Hotels
The first head of laws that govern the hotel industry include the laws regarding commissioning and construction of hotels, restaurants, guest houses and other establishments of such kind. These laws also include laws such as Foreign Exchange Management Act, Industrial Licensing Policies, and land laws, etc. Hotel insurance policies, especially the customized ones can fulfill the growing needs of the hotel industry. It can cover all its establishments ranging from spa to guest houses and apartments, bed and breakfasts, etc. Other insurance policies such as the standard insurance policy would cover risks and damages arising from accidents, fire, natural calamity, etc.
2.The operation, management, and maintenance of Hotel Industry
The second head of laws that govern the working of hotel industry is related to matters such as management, maintenance and the operational activities of hotels. Such laws include insurance laws, laws regarding safety and security of workers, food and hygiene standards, obtaining licenses, Food and Drug Administration Act, Shops and Establishment Act, etc.
3.Taxation, Employment, and Contracts in Hotel Industry
The third set of laws that govern the working of a hotel are related to the contracts that it enters into with other enterprises or employment contracts. These laws also include the manner in which such entities are taxed. Taxes may include income tax, service tax, expenditure tax, excise duty, luxury tax, entertainment tax, value added tax, etc.
4.Other laws governing Hotel Industry
Other laws that may govern the working of hotels may include local law norms or other local land norms or guidelines issued by the tourism industry such as approval of hotels at project stage and classification & reclassification of hotels, guidelines for classification of heritage hotels, Time Share Resorts (TSR), Stand Alone Restaurants, guidelines for apartment hotels, guidelines for approval of guest houses, Hospitality Development and Promotion Board, implementing a transparent system for the effective monitoring of hotel projects, ensuring timely accrual of approvals / clearances / NOCs by the multiple agencies and facilitating the implementation of hotel projects, expeditious clearances, etc. will enable completion of hotel projects in time leading to enhancement of room availability for the tourists.
# Hotel & Restaurant Approval & Classification Committee
The Hotel and Restaurant Approval & Classification Committee inspects and assesses the hotels based on the kind of facilities that they provide. The two categories of hotels that they inspect are first, hotel projects that are approved at the implementation stage and secondly, the operational hotels which are classified into various categories. About the former, the Ministry of Tourism after certain documentation provides project approvals that shall remain valid for five years. Once the hotel reaches its operative stage, the approval ceases to exist within three months. The respective hotel must apply for the classification during these three months. Once the classification is obtained, it becomes valid for 5 years.
Regards,
Amit
From India, Delhi
The Federation of Hotels and Restaurants Association of India
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Eastern India
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India
The Southern India Hotel and Restaurant Association
The Hotels and Restaurant Association (Western India)
Hotel Association of India
# Licenses required for opening a hotel
-Police License / Registration.
-A license under Shops & Establishments Act.
-A license under Prevention of Food Adulteration Act.
-Registration under the Luxury Tax Act.
-Registration under the Sales Tax Act.
-Registration under the Contract Labour Act.
-Registration under the Pollution Control Act.
-Registration under the Apprentices Act.
-Registration under the Provident Fund Act.
-Registration under the ESI Act.
-Entertainment License on Festival Occasions.
-License for Chimney under the Smoke Nuisance Act.
-Registration under the Weights & Measures Act.
-Factory License for Laundry.
-Central Excise License for Bakery Products.
-Registration & Permits under the Motor Vehicle Act for Tourist Coaches / Taxies.
-Eating House License.
-Municipal Beer Bar License.
-License for storage of Diesel Oil.
-License for storage of Kerosene & Compressed Gas (LPG).
-Sign Board Directions, Neon Signs.
-License to deal in Foreign Exchange under FEMA.
-Cold Storage License, (if over 25 cubic ft.).
-License for Boiler & Generators and Mixers and Grinders.
-Bar License (Foreign Liquor).
-Dance License
-Mild Liquor License.
-Temporary License for Awnings & covering of Terrace during monsoon.
-Building Completion Certificate.
-Copy Right License for Playing of Music.
-Lodging House License
-Approval from the Department of Tourism, Government of India.
# The laws that govern the Hotel Industry can be classified into the following broad categories-
1.Establishment and Commissioning of Hotels
The first head of laws that govern the hotel industry include the laws regarding commissioning and construction of hotels, restaurants, guest houses and other establishments of such kind. These laws also include laws such as Foreign Exchange Management Act, Industrial Licensing Policies, and land laws, etc. Hotel insurance policies, especially the customized ones can fulfill the growing needs of the hotel industry. It can cover all its establishments ranging from spa to guest houses and apartments, bed and breakfasts, etc. Other insurance policies such as the standard insurance policy would cover risks and damages arising from accidents, fire, natural calamity, etc.
2.The operation, management, and maintenance of Hotel Industry
The second head of laws that govern the working of hotel industry is related to matters such as management, maintenance and the operational activities of hotels. Such laws include insurance laws, laws regarding safety and security of workers, food and hygiene standards, obtaining licenses, Food and Drug Administration Act, Shops and Establishment Act, etc.
3.Taxation, Employment, and Contracts in Hotel Industry
The third set of laws that govern the working of a hotel are related to the contracts that it enters into with other enterprises or employment contracts. These laws also include the manner in which such entities are taxed. Taxes may include income tax, service tax, expenditure tax, excise duty, luxury tax, entertainment tax, value added tax, etc.
4.Other laws governing Hotel Industry
Other laws that may govern the working of hotels may include local law norms or other local land norms or guidelines issued by the tourism industry such as approval of hotels at project stage and classification & reclassification of hotels, guidelines for classification of heritage hotels, Time Share Resorts (TSR), Stand Alone Restaurants, guidelines for apartment hotels, guidelines for approval of guest houses, Hospitality Development and Promotion Board, implementing a transparent system for the effective monitoring of hotel projects, ensuring timely accrual of approvals / clearances / NOCs by the multiple agencies and facilitating the implementation of hotel projects, expeditious clearances, etc. will enable completion of hotel projects in time leading to enhancement of room availability for the tourists.
# Hotel & Restaurant Approval & Classification Committee
The Hotel and Restaurant Approval & Classification Committee inspects and assesses the hotels based on the kind of facilities that they provide. The two categories of hotels that they inspect are first, hotel projects that are approved at the implementation stage and secondly, the operational hotels which are classified into various categories. About the former, the Ministry of Tourism after certain documentation provides project approvals that shall remain valid for five years. Once the hotel reaches its operative stage, the approval ceases to exist within three months. The respective hotel must apply for the classification during these three months. Once the classification is obtained, it becomes valid for 5 years.
Regards,
Amit
From India, Delhi
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