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Acts, Rules & Legislations

Here are the key legal frameworks guiding tourism development in Karnataka

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Overview

This section brings together the essential legal and regulatory framework that governs the tourism ecosystem in Karnataka. From land use norms and heritage conservation regulations to tourism development acts and investment guidelines, these acts and rules ensure that tourism in the state grows in a transparent, sustainable, and well-regulated manner.

The comprehensive documentation empowers investors, developers, and stakeholders with clarity on compliance, approvals, and operational boundaries, thereby fostering a tourism environment that is both business-friendly and environmentally responsible. Explore the policies that uphold Karnataka’s vision of responsible tourism development while preserving its cultural and ecological integrity.

The Karnataka Tourism Trade (Facilitation and Regulation) Act, 2015 (21 of 2015).

Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1961 (7 of 1962).

Sahyadri Heritage Development Authority Act, 2011 (21 of 2012)

Chalukya’s Heritage Area Management Authority Act, 2017 (03 of 2018).

Lakkundi heritage Area Development Authority Act, 2020 (50 of 2020)

Shree Renuka Yellamma Kshetra Tourism Development Board Act, 2023 (05 of 2024)

The Karnataka Tourism Ropeways Act, 2024 (08 of 2025)

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