Compliance for Tourist Spot / Heritage Site
Tourist Spot Compliance & SWM Rules 2026
20 rules typically apply to a tourist spot in India, covering waste management (including SWM Rules 2026) and general compliance obligations.
This is EarthReheal WasteLedger's plain-language interpretation, for informational purposes only — not legal advice. Always confirm against the official rule text and your regulator. Rules shown reflect our current catalog and may not capture every site-specific condition.
Waste Management (5)
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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General Compliance (15)
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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