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Hotel and resort star classification guidelines

Ministry of Tourism · nidhi.tourism.gov.in Free Intermediate India

The Ministry of Tourism's voluntary star classification scheme, with the full list of licences an operating hotel must show: trade licence, fire NOC, health NOC, police NOC, pollution board consent, bar licence where needed, land use permission, sanctioned plans and occupancy certificate. Classification fees run from Rs 6,000 for 1 star to Rs 25,000 for 5 star deluxe, valid five years.

  • Use the NOC list as your licence checklist even if you never apply for stars.
  • Star classification is voluntary and valid for five years.
  • Design guest bedrooms to the star standard you want before you build, not after.
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