Compliance for Tourist Spot / Heritage Site
Tourist Spot Compliance & SWM Rules 2026
29 rules typically apply to a tourist spot in India, covering waste management (including SWM Rules 2026) and general compliance obligations.
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Waste Management (6)
Segregation, disposal, EPR, and related waste-stream obligations — including SWM Rules 2026.
SWM Rules 2026
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Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (as amended)
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E-Waste Rules 2022 (minor)
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Battery Waste Rules 2022 (minor)
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Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste
Any renovation or demolition work must segregate C&D waste per the local authority's plan; projects over 20,000 sq.m also need EPR portal registration.
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Hazardous Waste (HWM Rules 2016)
Hazardous waste generated on the premises (used lubricating oil from a DG set, spent solvents, lab or cleaning chemicals and their residues or empty containers) requires SPCB authorization, manifested handover to an authorized recycler/TSDF, and an annual return.
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General Compliance (23)
Reporting, licensing, and regulatory obligations beyond waste.
NGT Site-Specific Orders
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Coastal Regulation Zone Compliance
If this property sits within a Coastal Regulation Zone, construction is restricted — no permanent structures beyond specified limits, and no construction in ecologically sensitive sub-zones like mangroves or breeding grounds.
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Eco-Sensitive Zone Restrictions
If this site is within an Eco-Sensitive Zone around a protected forest or wildlife sanctuary, regulated activities need prior clearance from the state ESZ Monitoring Committee, and polluting effluent/waste discharge is prohibited.
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FSSAI Act 2006
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Air Act 1981
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Noise Pollution Rules 2000
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CGWA Groundwater Rules
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Forest Land Diversion Approval
Using forest land for non-forestry purposes like tourism/resort construction needs prior two-stage approval from MoEFCC — this can't be assumed just because land is available.
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ASI Monument Zone Restrictions
If this site is within 300m of a centrally protected monument, construction and mining are restricted or barred entirely — 100m is a strict no-build zone, and the next 200m needs an ASI-licensed clearance.
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Sustainable Tourism Criteria (Voluntary)
The Ministry of Tourism's sustainability criteria (STP, rainwater harvesting, waste management, non-CFC cooling) are voluntary/pledge-based, not a binding legal mandate — but they're often expected for tourism certifications.
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Fire Safety (NOC & Systems)
Buildings above a certain height/occupancy (threshold varies by state) need a Fire Safety NOC, working fire-fighting systems (extinguishers, hydrants, sprinklers), and regular fire drills — facility management is directly responsible for this, not just the builder.
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Diesel Storage Licence (PESO)
Storing more than 2,500L of diesel for DG backup requires a PESO storage licence and periodic tank safety certification.
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Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Consent
Operating an on-site STP needs SPCB Consent to Operate plus monthly performance and sludge-disposal logs.
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Shops & Establishments Registration
Nearly every commercial or institutional premises operating in India needs Shops & Establishments registration from the state labour department or municipal corporation — this is separate from any sector-specific licence and applies regardless of business type.
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POSH Internal Complaints Committee
Any workplace with 10 or more employees must proactively constitute an Internal Complaints Committee, including an external member, at every branch or office location — waiting until a complaint arises is itself a violation.
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Lifts & escalators
A lift runs on a licence and a maintenance contract that both expire. Where the state has a lift Act you get its statutory tests and filings; everywhere you get monthly maintenance, rescue-device checks and an accident log, because the owner answers for a defect that was known and not fixed.
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Electrical safety
Every premises has an electrical installation that needs a current inspection or self-certification. Most fires in buildings start electrically, and a lapsed inspection is the first thing an insurer or investigator asks for.
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Trade licence
Hotels, restaurants, hospitals, shops and most commercial premises need a trade licence from the local body, and it is often a prerequisite for other licences and utility connections.
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Site labour duties
These are the labour duties that show up on site — a stocked first-aid box, an accident notice, and proof that the agencies supplying your housekeeping and security staff are licensed. Wages, provident fund and ESI stay with payroll.
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Personal data protection
Resident, visitor, guest, patient, student and staff records — and CCTV — are personal data. The core duties start on 13 May 2027; these tasks get the notice, breach plan and grievance contact in place before then.
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Environmental Statement (Form V)
If your premises runs under an SPCB consent to operate (for an STP, ETP, DG set or boiler) or a hazardous-waste authorisation, you owe the Board a yearly environmental statement — water and raw-material use, pollutants discharged, hazardous and solid waste generated, and measures taken. It is easy to miss because no renewal prompts it.
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Environmental Clearance (EIA)
Projects near sensitive ecosystems or within 10km of a protected area need prior Environmental Clearance before construction begins.
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Rainwater harvesting
Where the state binds existing buildings, a missing or non-working structure is a standing violation and can raise the water bill; elsewhere it is the approval-time condition most often left unmaintained.
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