Andaman and Nicobar - Apply for Guest House License

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Procedure

Apply Online:

1. The application for the approval process of Guest Houses can be submitted online by accessing the official website of National Integrated Database Of Hospitality Industry Link.
2. The applicant will have to get registered in the official portal by clicking on the “Register your unit” link.
3. Then, select the “Accommodation Units” icon.
4. The applicant will be taken to the Disclaimer page. Please read the points listed and click on the “Accept & Proceed” button.
5. The applicant will be taken to the registration page. Here, please select “Guest House” from the category drop-down menu.
6. Next, the please select the appropriate options and fill in all the basic details and click on the “Proceed” button.
7. In the next page, fill in the Unit Details and Contact Person Details. Then click on the “Proceed” button.
8. In the final page, enter the PAN and GST number and click on the “Proceed” button.
9. The applicant will be taken to the verification page where he/she may make any amends to the information provided, if necessary.
10. Then, verify the Email and Mobile number by providing the OTP received on the phone and email respectively. Next, verify the PAN Number and click on the “Proceed” button.
11. Applicant will be taken to the NIDI Pledge page. Please go through it and click on “I/We Pledge” button.
12. Now, the Registration is successful. Click on “Go to Login” and log in with the registered User ID and Password.
13. After Login, a new window will appear, where the applicant will have to Apply for the Approval of Guest Houses or have to upload the “Approval Letter” if already an approved hotelier.
14. The application form will get opened after clicking on the link “Apply for Approval of Guest Houses”.
15. Fill out all the requested details in the approval form.
16. After entering all the details, the applicant will have to click on the “Save and Proceed” button.
17. Now upload all the documents that are mentioned above then click on “Save and Proceed” button.
18. The uploaded documents that are received from applicants after scrutiny in all respects would be acknowledged online.
19. Applications for Approval of Operational Motels with the requisite fee is payable only by Debit/Credit Card/RTGS/NEFT.
20. The application fee that is payable for the approval and renewal of a Guest House is Rs.5000/-. The demand draft to be made payable to “Pay and Accounts Officer, Ministry of Tourism, New Delhi”.
21. Upon receipt of the application complete in all respects, the hotel will be inspected by the Hotel and Restaurant Approval & Classification Committee (HRACC).
22. The HRACC would inspect a Motel at any time without notice before as the Guest House is expected to maintain the necessary standards at all times.
23. The Committee would request that its members be held overnight to inspect the level of services.
24. Certificate of approval will be issued under the signatures of the concerned Regional Director subject to the approval of the Competent Authority.

Note: Incomplete applications or any deficiencies/rectification that is pointed out by the HRACC during the inspection will result in rejection of the application.

Apply Through Post:

1. For approval of Guest Houses, application along with the requisite fees may be sent to the Regional Director, Indiatourism Office in whose region the Guest House is located.
2. Please click on this link to view the “Application Format For Approval of Guest Houses” Link

   Note: All applications for approval of Guest Houses must be complete in all respects- application form, application fee, prescribed clearances, NOCs, Certificates etc. Incomplete application is liable to be rejected.

3. The application fee that is payable for the approval and renewal of a Guest House is Rs.5000/-. The demand draft is payable to "Pay & Accounts Officer, Ministry of Tourism, New Delhi".
4. Please refer the “Office Location and Contacts” section to view the respective Regional Director offices.
5. As far as possible, cases of approval would be finalized within 3 months of the application being made.
6. In case of any dissatisfaction with the decision of HRACC, the Guest House may appeal to Secretary (T), Government of India for review and reconsideration within 30 days of receiving the communication regarding approval/ renewal. No requests will be entertained beyond this period.

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Guest House License in person, the applicant has to visit the respective India tourism regional office. Please refer the “Office Location and Contacts” section for the address details.
2. Visit the office and get an application form for “Approval of Guest Houses”.
3. Complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections.
4. After filling the application form, make sure to attach all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
5. Then, submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office and pay the requisite fees Rs.5000/- in DD. The demand draft is payable to "Pay & Accounts Officer, Ministry of Tourism, New Delhi".
6. Upon receipt of the application complete in all respects, the hotel will be inspected by the Hotel and Restaurant Approval & Classification Committee (HRACC).
7. The HRACC would inspect a Motel at any time without notice before as the Guest House is expected to maintain the necessary standards at all times.
8. The Committee would request that its members be held overnight to inspect the level of services.
9. Certificate of approval will be issued under the signatures of the concerned Regional Director subject to the approval of the Competent Authority.

Note: Incomplete applications or any deficiencies/rectification that is pointed out by the HRACC during the inspection will result in rejection of the application.

Apply Through Mobile App:

1. Please check the following link where existing users can login and follow the prompts to apply for Guest House License (if available) Link

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Required Documents

Documentation that has to be submitted by the Guest Houses applying for approval

• Name of the Guest House
• Name and address of the promoters/owners along with the statement on their business antecedents
• A complete postal address of the Guest House along with the contact details like telephone number, fax or E-mail address

Documents regarding the status of the promoter/owner

• If Private/Public Limited Company with the proofs of Memorandum and Articles of Association.
• If Partnership, a proof of Partnership Deed and Certificate of Registration
• If proprietary concern, name, address of proprietor and Certificate of Registration to be submitted
• Location of the hotel along with the postal address

Documents regarding the details of the site

• Distance in Kilometres from Railway station and airport
• Located on State or National Highway
• Distance from the city centre/downtown/shopping area etc.
• Located between which major towns or cities

Documents that specify the details of the Guest House

• Area (in sq. meters)
• Title – owned or leased with the proofs of sale and lease deed
• Copy of Land/Property Use Permission to run Guest House from appropriate authority or registration from the local authorities
• Details of public areas along with the size in sq. Ft (lobby/lounge, restaurants, bar, utility shop, business centre, health club, etc.
• Details of the Fire Fighting Measures, hydrants, etc.
• Details of measures for energy saving and water conservation and other initiatives.
• Facilities for power back–up (generators etc.)
• eco-friendly practices
• Security-related features

Certificates/No Objection Certificates

• Certificate/licence from Municipality/Corporation to state that the establishment is registered as a Guest House with the clearance by the concerned authority to the establishment on sanitary/hygienic point of view.
• Certificate or licence from the component police department authorizing the running of a Guest House.
• No Objection Certificate with respect to the fire fighting arrangements from the Fire Service Department
• Public liability insurance
• Bar Licence (required were permissible as per the local laws and regulations)
• Money Changers Licence (if any)
• Sanctioned building plans/occupancy certificate.
• If approved earlier, a proof of the earlier Certificate of Approval that is issued by the Ministry of Tourism.
• Segregation of areas for smoking and non- smoking under the rules.
• Any other Clearance or Licence from the local authority (if required)

Note: The above-specified certificates/NOCs are the responsibility of the owners, promoters, respective company as the case may be. The approval from the Ministry is no substitute for any statutory approval and the approval provided is liable to be withdrawn without any notice in case of violations or misrepresentation of facts.

Office Locations & Contacts

Regional Director

Indiatourism
West & Central Region
23, M. Karve Road
Mumbai-400020
Tel: 022-22033144/5
E-mail: [email protected]
Regional Director

Indiatourism
Northern Region
88, Janpath
New Delhi-110001
Tel: 011-23320342
Email:[email protected]
Regional Director

Indiatourism
Southern Region
154 Anna Salai,
Chennai- 600 002
Tel: 044-8461459
E –mail: [email protected]
Regional Director

Indiatourism
Eastern Region
Embassy, 4
Shakespeare Sarani
Kolkata -700 071
Tel: 033-22821402
Email: [email protected]
Regional Director

Indiatourism
North Eastern Region
Amarawati Path
Christian Basti
G. S. Road, Guwahati - 781 005
Tel: 0361- 2341603
E-mail [email protected]
Website Link
Contact Link

Eligibility

• There must be a minimum of 6 rooms with the proper ventilation and must be with the distance of 6 metres to approach road for Taxi or Ambulance (the minimum width of 6 metres road would not be mandatory in those cities, where the Guest Houses on the road width of fewer than 6 metres are permitted as per the bye-laws and local rules)
• The size of the room has to be a minimum of 120 sq. ft. for the double bed (or more). For the single bedroom, the size of the room has to be a minimum of 80 sq.ft.
• 25% of the hotel rooms must have air–conditioning and heating facilities.
• There must be sufficient lighting, wardrobe, opaque curtains, shelves or screening on all the windows of the rooms.
• There must be a reception facility with the telephone.
• The dining room to be neat for serving breakfast and dinner with proper cutlery and glassware (dining room would not be mandatory in the cases where the local bye-laws of the respective State or local body)
• Segregated wet and dry garbage disposal system must be available
• Cleanliness and Hygiene: Front areas, public areas, rooms, kitchen, refrigerator, store, pantry, dining area or bar (where applicable as per the bye-laws), garbage area, staff facilities and back areas including the maintenance areas.

Note: A minimum of 60% marks are required under this criterion for the Mark Sheet regarding Cleanliness and Hygiene.

• Tie-up with the nearby Hospital or Doctor-on-Call facility
• There must be fire and emergency measures and also safe-keeping facilities at the reception
• The pest control for the front of the house, the guest rooms, the kitchen, the staff facilities and the back :areas need to be done regularly.
• The registration has to be done with the local authorities such as Police, Municipality, Electricity, Water, Fire, State Tourism Department or Corporation.
• The CCTV cameras in the public areas along with the data backup are mandatory.

Fees

The application fee that is payable for the approval and renewal of a Guest House is Rs.5000/-

Validity

The approval would be valid for a period of maximum 5 years from the date of issuance of the orders or in case of the re-approval from the date of expiry of the previous approval provided that the application has been received within the specified time, along with all the valid documents.

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Processing Time

The Guest Houses seeking for the approval must apply 3 months prior to the expiry of the current period of the approval.
Any changes in the plans for management of the Guest Houses must be informed to the HRACC, Government of India, Ministry.

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Instructions

Please click on the following link to view the guidelines and application format for approval of guest houses provided by the Ministry of Tourism Link

Required Information

• Unit Name
• Brand Name
• Legal Entity Name
• Name of the Promoter/Owner
• Govt. Owned Entity – Yes/No
• Number of Lettable Room
• Organization Type
• Date of Commencement
• Unit Address
• Unit Contact details
• Contact Person Details
• PAN Number
• GST Number

Need for the Document

The Ministry of Tourism has launched a voluntary scheme for the approval of Guest Houses or Guest House Approval to standardize the accommodation of hotel in budget category for both Domestic and International tourists in the country. The scheme objective is to encourage quality standards and upgraded facilities in a large number of Guest Houses and unregulated accommodation units.

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