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GOVERNMENT ORDER NO. ITKC/296/TTT/2000,
BANGALORE, DATED 20 JANUARY 2003
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TOURISM WILL BE KARNATAKA'S TOP PRIORITY
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Worldwide,
Karnataka is famed as the IT capital of India - the Silicon Valley of the East.
And quite rightly so.
However,
I believe, it is tourism that will transform the very face of Karnataka across
the 21st century. Tourism will make our towns, villages, heritage centers, and
people prosperous. In another 10 years time, tourism will be Karnataka's most
important economic activity: the largest employer, revenue earner, and
tax-generator. And I believe, Karnataka will play a key role in enlarging the
tourism market of India itself.
The
Karnataka Tourism Policy 2002-07 is a road map to the future. Our Government
will take up tourism as a top priority - and will work very closely with
Private enterprise, international resources, local bodies and all segments of
the tourism sector to make tourism Karnataka's number one industry.
And Karnataka, India's number one destination.
Thank
you,
S M
Krishna
Chief Minister
Government of Karnataka
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KARNATAKA TOURISM WILL REIGN SUPREME
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Tourism
is now recognised as the sunrise industry of Karnataka - an industry that can
bring prosperity to the far-flung villages and people of Karnataka.
Nature
and history have blessed our golden land with a wealth of attractions including
the World Heritage Sites - Hampi and Pattadakal. Hampi alone could match the
grandeur and mythical proportions of some of the world's wonders. Properly
developed and professionally marketed, Karnataka could rival several of the
leading destinations of the world. That is precisely what we intend to do.
The
Karnataka Tourism Policy 2002-07 consolidates existing legislation, along with
several new initiatives that will take tourism in Karnataka to world-class
standards - on par with top contemporary global tourism destinations. The time
has come to benchmark ourselves with the world's leaders and to be ranked among
the best.
I am
convinced that this Tourism Policy will lead Karnataka from its current
position of strength to supremacy.
Thank
you,
D B
Inamdar
Minister of State for Tourism and Information Technology
Government of Karnataka
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KARNATAKA - INDIA'S THEATRE OF INSPIRATION
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For the
world-weary traveler, Karnataka's dramatically different theme destinations
will be a perennial source of inspiration. In fact, Karnataka is Little India
-this State has everything that India has to offer. World heritage sites.
Breathtaking hill stations. Spectacular waterfalls. Exotic wildlife. Gripping
adventure options. Sensational beaches. Renowned pilgrim centres. Colourful
festivals. Throbbing nightlife. India's most well kept secret so far as tourism
goes, Karnataka is all set to draw the curtain on a mind-boggling spread of
experiences.
The
success of the Theatre of Inspiration will be a thoroughly researched,
painstakingly crafted script. A script that details out the vision, the
mission, the long term marketing and promotional strategies and the plan for
sustainable destination development. This script is ready. The stage is set.
The private-public players know their roles. Together, let's win the world
over.
I M Vittalamurthy IAS
Commissioner of Tourism
Government of Karnataka
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VISION STATEMENT
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To be among the
pre-eminent tourist destinations in Asia, with market leadership and dominance
in the following segments:
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Upscale tourism (both national and international)
- Heritage tourism
- Ecotourism
- Conventions and conferences
- Exhibitions
- Cruises
- Theme Parks
To be on par with the
best in the world; to excel in every facet of the tourism industry; to emerge
as a benchmark for other destinations.
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MISSION STATEMENT
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Completely 'delight and
satisfy' customers across defined segments, through providing world-class
facilities and services in the medium to long-term
T o emerge as a gateway
and hub linking Europe to Asia as well as the Far East to Midle East and Asia;
and as a transit hub between East and West
To develop world-class
infrastructure and connectivity; including South Asia's most modern airport,
supported with a Bangalore-headquartered airline
To develop as a
'boutique destination' through private-public initiatives
To drive investments
into the tourism sector from across the world, into existing and potential
tourism centres.
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PREAMBLE
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Karnataka
was among the first States in the country to bring out a progressive Tourism
Policy as early as June 1992. This had the twin objective of promoting
tourism-related activities and enhancing employment and income-generation among
all sections of the society to further promote tourism in the State. The
Government announced an updated tourism policy with effect from June 1997 for a
period of five years with certain modifications vide Government Order No.
ITY/137/TTM/96 Bangalore dated 4 July 1997.
The
above policy generated condiderable flow of investment from the private sector
and also led to several other developments in the tourism sector. Today, the
State Government is giving new thrust to promote tourism in the State. All bona
fide tourism related enterprises are duly recognised and given special
incentives and concessions. Areas that need rapid development have been
identified. Infrastructural facilities need considerable investment and the
private sector is invited to participate in such areas. They are encouraged to
invest in hotels, beach resorts, eco-friendly resorts, wayside facilities,
adventure/recreation centers like golf courses, aero sports, amusement parks
and other tourism related activities.
Tourism
being a major engine of economic growth, the State Government constituted a
Sub-Committee of the Cabinet to make suitable recommendations for comprehensive
development of tourism in Karnataka vide official memorandum No.
DCA(CSC)/24/2000 dated 16 November 2000.
The
Cabinet Sub-Committee met several times and held discussions with the ministers
and secretaries of all departments connected with tourism. All the
recommendations of the Sub-Committee were approved by the Cabinet at its meting
held on 18 April 2002 with centain modifications. A preliminary Government
order was issued vide No ITY296 TTT 2000 4-5-2002. In continuation of this, a
final and detailed Government order has been issued as follows:
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GOVERNMENT ORDER NO. ITKC/296/TTT/2000, BANGALORE, DATED 20 JANUARY 2003
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After
careful consideration, the Government is pleased to order the following
priorities for the State Government Departments and concessions and incentives
to the private sector with a view to enhance tourism potential and attract more
private investment into the tourism sector in the State:-
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Tourism
is heavily dependant on the coord inated performance of many departments and
agencies. Hence, a Stage Tourism Council headed by the Chief Minister, with all
stakeholders represented in it, to take decisions on policy and strategy, is
hereby constituted.
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A
State Level Co-ordination Committee under the Chairmanship of the Chief
Secretary with Secretaries of tourism-related departments as members, is set up
for effective implementation of the Tourism Policy.
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The
District Tourism Councils headed by the Deputy Commissioner are reactivated
with General Manager, District Industries Centre and the Assistant Director of
tourism assisting the Council.
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The
Department of Tourism, to prepare comprehensive development plans for the
development of major tourist spots in a phased manner and also assign
activities which have to be taken up by the Government as well as by the
private sector. In the first phase, the Department of Tourism shall prepare a
comprehensive development plan for the following key destinations: Nandi Hills,
Brindavan Gardens, Kemmannagundi, Jog Falls, Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, Belur,
Halebid, Shravanabelagola, Bijapur, Hampi, Gokarna, Karwar, Mysore,
Hesaraghatta, Agumbe and Nehruloka.
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The
Department of Tourism shall prepare and implement a comprehensive
infrastructural plan for providing connectivity and common facilities at major
tourist destinations in the State with an initial out lay of Rs. 125 Crores.
The funds for this plan are to be availed from financial institutions after
getting the projects prepared and vetted by professionals and agencies. The
major components of this infrastructural plan are:
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Air Connectivity
i)
Airports:
Providing
new airstrips/improving existing airstrips to increase accessibility to the
following places: Hampi, Mysore, Hassan, Bijapur, shimoga, Belgaum, Hubli,
Bidar, Bellary, Gulbarga, Raichur, Mangalore, Karwar, Shimoga and Kodagu.
ii)
Heli Services:
Identify
locations and prepare plans for potential areas where heli services are
possible and provide landing and other facilities.
iii)
Encouragement to Private Air Operators
To
encourage private air operators to reach out to various tourist destinations.
The tax on aviation turbine fuel is reduced to 4% and underwriting 50% tickets
of private airlines for an initial period of three years.
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Roads
In order
to improve the road connectivity to tourist destinations, the roads leading to
such destinations which are neither National or State Highways, a plan would be
prepared by the Department of Tourism on priority basis and implement them with
needed signages and wayside facilities.
C
Public and Civic Amenities
Prepare
a comprehensive plan for providing common public and civic amenities at
important tourist destinations and implement general up-keep of their
surroundings.
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Preparation of Comprehensive Plan & Acquisition of Land
The
department of Tourism, with the assistance of experts, will identify the
requirement of tourism facilities in major tourist destinations and prepare
comprehensive plans. The Department will also identify the locations where
these would come up and acquire lands through KIADB to make them available to
entrepreneurs in the future at a cost. Wherever Governement lands are
available, they are to be offered to private entrepreneurs at 50% of its market
value.
6. To encourage private
sector participation in the various facets of tourism, the following
Departments are mandated to streamline their policies and procedures. This is
to ensure concerted efforts in upgrading infrastructure and making available
better opportunities for the private sector in the field of tourism:
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PWD, RDPR and Urban Development Departments
The Departments PWD,
RDPR and UD are mandated to invest and improve roads leading to identified
important tourist destinations, which has already been done by the Department
of Tourism. These three Departments shall develop these roads on priority basis
in the coming financial years through appropriate budgetary allocations.
B
Forest Department
Extensive tree planting
in all tourist spots to be taken up by the Forest Department.
The Forest Department is to have a clear policy, based on carrying-capacity
studies of forest areas for private investors wishing to set up resorts, with
access for their guests into forests.
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Ecology and Environment Department
Implementation of Coastal Zonal Regulation to be simplified with more
delegation of powers to the State Environment Department authorities and quick
processing by the Department. Zonal mapping on relevant scale to be completed
to facilitate private investors. Permission to be given for some beachfront
activities requiring temporary structures.
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Finance Department
Finance Department to augment the budgetary allocations to the Department of
Tourism keeping in view the enhanced activities in the current policy period.
To further augment the resources of the Department of Tourism, 50% of the
revenue generated through gate and other collections in important tourist
destinations are to be deposited in a fund and used for maintenance and
development of those facilities.
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Transport Department
A separate queue for tourist vehicals at the time of checking by Transport
Department at State borders is to be ensured.
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Home Department
Facilitate new
concept of multiplexes by having a policy that provides for:
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Cinema hall
beyond the first floor.
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Multi-entertainment
activities in the same building. |
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Any number of shows
within a 15-hour time span. |
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Exemption from having a
middle aisle in I-max theaters. |
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Entertainment tax
exemption of 100% for the first 3 years and 75% for next 2 years for I-max
theaters only. |
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Tourism Department
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The
existing accommodation and other facilities of both Government and Karnataka
State Tourism Development Corporation are to be usefully and optimally utilised
by inviting private sector partners in management of these properties in a
phased manner.
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The
Department of Tourism is to provide land for following facilities:
1. Food Craft Institute
2. Tourism Complex
3. Information Centre
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Take up the following
specific projects
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Place oon Wheels
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Night safari in
Bannerghatta National Park
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Develop Badami, Aihole
and Pattadakal circuit
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Develop a Coastal
Circuit in North Canara
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Provide world-class
facilities in Brindavan Gardens through private participation.
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Comprehensive
developments of Jog Falls area
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Develop area around
important ancient and historical monuments
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Private management of
Government accommodation
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Develop
Bangalore as a major tourist destination through adventure sports and high-end
accommodation in Nandi Hills with private sector participation. Make available
tanks like Ulsoor, Sankey, Madiwala, Bellandur etc, to private parties for
boating and maintenance. Plant trees extensively to beautify Bangalore. Civic
amenities to be given for maintenance to corporate houses. Motor racing track
outside Bangalore, city walks, lighting up heritage buildings, craft bazaars
etc.
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Trained
tourist guides are to be made available at all major tourist locations.
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The
department will avail the help of consultants, wherever necessary, in order to
prepare, design and implement tourism projects.
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To
encourage private sector participation in all tourism-related
activities in the State, the following incentives and concessions
are offered in the policy period: |
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All
concessions offered under the Industrial Policy of the
state (2002-07) are made available for private investments
in the tourism sector. |
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Luxury
Tax to be charged only on room tariff above Rs. 400
(Rupees Four Hundred) and to be charged only on actual
tariff collected. A cap of 10% to be placed on it. |
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Additional
state excise duty of 66% on imported liquor to be reduced
to 25% or levied on basic rate. |
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Motor
Vehicle Tax levied on tourist vehicle plying between
States to be rationalized on a reciprocal basis. |
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50%/100%
stamp duty exemption for investment below/above Rs.
50 (Rupees Fifty) crores. |
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Concessional
registration charges of Re.1 (Rupee One) per Rs. 1,000
(Rupees One Thousand) |
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Waiver
of Conversion Fee |
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Entry
Tax exemption during implemtation of project for a period
of three years |
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Entertainment Tax exemption of 100% for first three
years and 75% for next two years for I-Max theatres
only. |
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Tax
on aviation turbine fuel is reduced to 4% and underwriting
50% of tickets of private airlines for an initial period
of three years. |
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Governemnt
land will be offered at 50% of its market value to entrepreneurs. |
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Sd./- (C.S.KEDAR)
Secretary to Governement
Information, Tourism,
Kannada and Culture Department. |
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Encourage
private participation for the development of infrastructural facilities
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Promotion
of ecotourism with the intention of enabling tourists to appreciate
the flora and fauna of the State
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Promotion of tourism-related activities
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Development of travel circuits and diversification of tourist
attractions with a view to increase tourist arrivals into the
State
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Creation of new tourism products that meet global standards of
quality
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Fully
tap the tourism potential of the State
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Promotion and marketing of Karnataka’s tourism products
in national and international Markets
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Promotion of adventure sports/entertainment activities of Highway
Tourism
B ELIGIBILITY
New Tourism projects which are approved by the Department
of Tourism, Governement of Karnataka, on or after 1-6-2002 and on
or before 31-5-2007 and expansion projects of approved units are
eligible for incentives and concessions under the New Tourism Policy
2002.
C COVERAGE
All the projects that are approved by the Department of Tourism.
D PENALTY FOR DEFAULT
Entrepreneurs of tourism projects/units who violate
the terms of the agreement with the Tourism Department will be liable
to refund the amount taken in the form of Incentives and Concessions
in one lump sum along with penal interest @18%. Entrepreneurs who
do not refund the money to the State Government on the issuance
of notice by the Department of Tourism will be liable for being
proceeded against under the provision of Karnataka Land Revenue
Act and the arrears shall be recovered as arrears of land revenue.
E TOURISM UNITS
Tourism units are those units that are commercial establishments
open to Public in Karnataka providing facilities/services to the
tourists and will include the following:
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Hotels
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Tourist resorts
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Wayside facilities
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Amusement parks
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Houseboats
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Adventure/Recreation
activity centre
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Heritage hotels
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Tourist village
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Dormitory
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Any other tourism related projects at the discretion of the Department
of Tourism.
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Hotel
Hotel means a boarding and lodging unit providing a minimum of 20
fully furnished beds in 10 double-rooms, each attached with sanitary
fitted toilets and bathrooms, in addition to a restaurant, reception
and public area, and sufficient parking area. The hotel may also
have a cluster of huts/cottages with a minimum of 20 fully furnished
beds with attached bathrooms along with other facilities mentioned
above.
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Tourist Resorts
Tourist Resorts are those units which have minimum of 10 double
rooms/cottages, with sanitary fitted toilets and bathrooms, restaurant,
reception, parking slot, two shops etc., preferably with the following
activities/facilities:
1. Health club/Nature
cure facility
2. Swimming pool
3. Indoor games
4. Children’s park
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Wayside Facilities
Wayside facilities
are those located on National, State and District highways in Karnataka
providing lodging and boarding, fast food, and general toilet facilities.
They should have five double rooms and one dormitory which can accommodate
25 persons, with attached bathrooms and toilet facilities, sufficient
parking area, three shops and STD facility for group tourists/motorists
travelling by road. The minimum land requirement is half an acre.
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Amusement/Water Parks
Amusement Parks
refers to an open area developed for recreational facilities for
people of all ages. They should contain various kinds of fun/joy
rides, water slides etc. They should contain facilities for entertainment
activities permissible under law, magic shows, science fiction shows,
restaurant, toilets, telecommunication, first aid, adequate parking
etc. They should also contain two shops and residential accommodation
with a minimum of 10 double rooms attached with sanitary fitted
toilets and bathrooms.
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Houseboats
A houseboat means a boarding-cum-lodging facility available on awater
body such as a lake, backwater or river system, having at least
two properly furnished bedrooms with attached sanitary fitted bathrooms
and toilets, and independent dining and drawing rooms with a separate
kitchen.
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Adventure/Recreation Activity Centre
Adventure/Recreation activity centre means a facility for learning
as well as undertaking various adventure activities such as rock
climbing, para sailing, hang gliding, hot air ballooning, rafting,
kayaking, yachting, water skiing, angling, golfing and all other
adventure-related activities. The centre must provide complete technical
equipment, expert instructors and rescue arrangements for the activities
that it offers. The activity centre should be operated in accordance
with international safety standards and regulations for these activities.
It may provide in-house boarding and lodging facilities for at least
20 persons.
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Heritage hotels
Heritage hotels are hotels run in heritage buildings built prior
to 1950 and approved by the Department of Tourism as per its guidelines.
8.
Tourist Village
A Tourist Village
should provide glimpses of the rich heritage, art and culture, handicrafts,
folklore, lifestyle, and cuisine of the State. It should also comprise
of a minmum of 10 double rooms attached with sanitary fitted toilets
and bathrooms, restaurant, two shops and a stage to perform various
forms of art.
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Dormitory
It is a boarding and lodging unit catering to the needs of mass
tourists with a minimum bed capacity for 50 persons, a floor area
of 1000 sq.ft with separate sections for males and females, and
separate toilet and bathroom facilities attached to the dormitory.
It should have a kitchen, dining hall and sufficient parking area.
Minimum requirement of the site is 10,000 sq.ft.
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AND CONDITIONS FOR GETTING APPROVAL FOR PROJECTS
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Hotels |
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Site:
The site of the hotel should be in a suitable location and it
should be easily accessible. Minimum requirement of the site
is 6,000 sq.ft. |
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Rooms/Bathroom
sizes (carpet area)
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Double
Room – 150 Sq.ft. |
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Bathrooms
– 40 sq.ft. |
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Facilities |
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Rooms:
Minimum of 10 rooms with 20 beds capacity and all rooms
should be attached with bathrooms |
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Restaurant with kitchen
: All hotels should have a restaurant
with a kitchen. |
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Conference
Hall:
A conference hall is a must for hotel projects put up
in District Headquarters. |
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Shops:
At least one shop and a maximum of two. |
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Parking
area:
Minimum-parking area should be 1,000 sq.ft. |
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Lift:
Lift is essential if is more than ground + two floors. |
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Documents required |
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Before
commencing the project work, approval has to be obtained from
the Department of Tourism, which will make sure that it will
fit into the overall development plan of the tourist destination.
For getting approval for the hotel project, the following
documents have to be submitted along with the application
to the concerned competent authority. |
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Project
Report |
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Original
Plan approved by Gram Panchayat/Municipality/Corporation |
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Estimates
of the project prepared by the authorized registered engineer
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License
obtained for construction of the hotel from Gram Panchayat/Municipality
Corporation. |
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Title
deed of the land |
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Registered
Partnership deed if the project is with partners |
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Latest
Khata extract |
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Encumbrance
Certificate |
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No
Objection Certificate (NOC) from Fire Force Department
is required if the building has more than four floors
i.e. ground floor + three floors and above. |
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Other Tourism Units: |
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For
getting approval for
1) Tourist Resorts
2) Wayside Facilities
3) Amusement Parks
4) Houseboats
5) Adventure/Recreation Activity Centres
6) Heritage Hotels
7) Tourism Village
8) Dormitory, documents to be submitted as mentioned above. |
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NORMS & CONDITIONS FOR GETTING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE |
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After
completion of the Tourism Project and opening to tourists,
the promoters should get Completion Certificate from the Department
of Tourism. To obtain this certificate, the following documents
have to be submitted along with application: |
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Occupancy/Completion
Certificate obtained from the Gram Panchayat/Municipality/Corporation |
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Copy
of the approval letter issued by the Department of Tourism |
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Copy
of the first bill of lodging and restaurant |
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Karnataka
Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) Bill |
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CONSTRUCTION |
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The
construction of all Tourism Units should be as per the approved
plan. If any changes have to be made in the approved plan,
approval has to be obtained from the Department of Tourism.
In the event of making any changes in the interior utilization
of the hotel project, special permission has to be obtained
from the Department. Otherwise, Completion Certificate will
not be issued. |
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STAFF |
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The
promoter should engage trained staff, trained in Hotel Management
and Catering Technology or any other competent certification and
80% of the staff should be Kannadigas. SC/ST candidates should
be employed as per Government notification, failing which incentives
or concessions will not be given. |
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OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF PROMOTERS |
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The
promoter should recycle water |
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The
promoter should tap non-conventional energy resources like
solar energy, bio-gas energy, etc. |
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The
promoter should use vermin-compost technology |
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The
promoter should co-operate with the Department of Tourism,
in its promotion and publicity activities |
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The promoter should legibly write “Approved by the Department
of Tourism, Government of Karnataka” in the hotel sign
boards |
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APPROVAL AUTHORITY |
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Tourism
Projects with investment up to Rs. 3.00 (Rupees Three) Crores:-
Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, No. 49,
Second Floor, Khanija Bhavan, Race Course Road,
Bangalore – 560 001 |
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Tourism
Projects with investment up to Rs. 50 Crores:-
The State-level single window agency under the Chairmanship
of the Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Karnataka
and Karnataka Udyog Mitra shall be the Nobal Agency. |
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Tourism
Projects with investment more than Rs. 50 Crores: -
The
High Level Committee chaired by the Honourable Chief Minister
of Karnataka. Karnataka Udyog Mitra shall be the nodal agency. |
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REJECTION |
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All
projects that are not eligible for approval shall be deemed to
have been rejected in the absence of any communication. |
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INCENTIVES AND CONCESSIONS |
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To
encourage private sector participation in all the tourism related
activities in the State, the following incentives and concessions
are offered in the policy period. |
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| 1. |
All
concessions offered under the Industrial Policy of the state
(2002-07) are made available for private investment in the
tourism sector |
| 2. |
Luxury
Tax to be charged only on room tariff above Rs. 400 (Rupees
Four Hundred) and to be charged only on actual tariff paid.
A cap of 10% to be placed on it |
| 3. |
Additional
state excise duty of 66% on imported liquor to be reduced
to 25% or levied on basis rate |
| 4. |
Motor
vehicle tax levied on tourist vehicle plying between State
to be rationalized on a reciprocal basis |
| 5. |
Waiver
of conversion fee |
| 6. |
Entry
tax exemption during implementation of project for a period
of three years |
| 7. |
Entertainment
tax exemption of 100% for first three years and 75% for
next two years for I-Max theatres only |
| 8. |
Tax
on aviation turbine fuel is reduced to 4% and underwriting
50% of tickets of private airlines for an initial period
of three years |
| 9. |
Government
land will be offered at 50% of its market value to the entrepreneur. |
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queries relating to investing in Karnataka, Please Contact: |
Project
Monitoring Unit Karnataka Tourism
# 49 second floor Khanija Bhavan
Race Course Road Bangalore-560 001
Karnataka India |
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