Goa tightens beach shack rules to improve safety and regulation
- Goa has made it mandatory for private shacks in Coastal Regulation Zone CRZ areas to register with the tourism department.
- The Goa Assembly passed the Goa Registration of Tourist Trade Amendment Bill, 2026, to regulate these establishments.
- Goa has around 742 private shacks in CRZ areas, but only about 290 are currently registered, leaving nearly 450 unregistered.
- The rules require approvals from the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority and local bodies, with revised penalties for violations.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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