Who doesn't like visiting Goa to spend their vacations on the beach side? But imagine being fined 50,000 while spending your quality time there? No one wants that right? We don’t want our viewers to be fined either, so here we are to discuss a few sets of rules declared by the tourism department which can actually land you in big trouble. If you are planning a party with your friends in Goa, you need to be mindful of the new rules.  To boost the image of the tourism industry in Goa, the government has decided to enforce strict rules to keep tourist places clean and safe for tourists. Failing to comply with these rules will attract heavy fines. As per the notice issued by the Goa government on 31st October: 

• Cooking in open spaces and driving on beaches is now prohibited. 

• Moreover, if a person is found littering beaches or breaking bottles (while drinking), she/he will be heavily fined.

• There are new rules in place for service providers and local businesses as well -  Water sports will be allowed only in certain zones.  

• All ticketing activities will have to be carried out at authorised ticketing counters and not in the open. 

• Hawkers and moveable cart owners will be dealt strictly if they obstruct the free movement of tourists.

• Action will be taken against anyone found asking for money and creating a nuisance for tourists.

• Any, person, company, association or firm or any other body, who fails to comply with this Order or obstructs any person acting on the direction of this Order, shall be punishable with a fine of Rs.5,000 which may extend up to Rs.50,000 or shall be liable for action under Section 188 of Indian Penal Code.

The state government stated that the police have been asked to take note of the new rules and act accordingly.

Tags

• Goa
• Rules
• Fine
• 50
• 000
• Beach
• Travel
• Drinking

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