Chandigarh: Haryana cabinet on Tuesday approved the much awaited “The Haryana Registration and Regulation of Travel Agents Bill, 2024” to prevent unemployed youth from falling prey to illegal immigration rackets.
State government has been forced to bring the bill in the wake of disturbing trend of individuals, particularly from Punjab and Haryana, being deceived by corrupt travel agents engaged in fraudulent activities related to immigration.
The bill mentions that no person can undertake the profession of a travel agent without obtaining a registration certificate. An application has to be submitted to the competent authority with required documents, fees, and within the specified time, the authority may issue a registration certificate after verifying the details.
The bill mentions the certificate will not be issued unless particulars are verified by police. The validity of a registration certificate will be for three years, renewable as per prescribed procedures. Also, opening a new office or branch will require obtaining a fresh registration certificate. The competent authority can cancel a registration certificate for various reasons such as insolvency, criminal activities, violation of terms after issuing a show-cause notice. The bill adds that suspension may occur for a specified period pending cancellation that debars the travel agent from the profession for a prescribed period.
The bill mentions that a court, while addressing offenses under the proposed Act, determines the potential confiscation of illegally acquired property and can order confiscation as deemed appropriate.
The cabinet said state government is committed to protecting its citizens from falling victim to illegal immigration scams. The proposed legislation reflects a proactive approach to regulate travel agents, ensuring transparency, legality, and accountability in immigration-related services. State government urges all stakeholders to support this initiative to create a safer and more secure environment for individuals seeking opportunities abroad.
State government has been forced to bring the bill in the wake of disturbing trend of individuals, particularly from Punjab and Haryana, being deceived by corrupt travel agents engaged in fraudulent activities related to immigration.
The bill mentions that no person can undertake the profession of a travel agent without obtaining a registration certificate. An application has to be submitted to the competent authority with required documents, fees, and within the specified time, the authority may issue a registration certificate after verifying the details.
The bill mentions the certificate will not be issued unless particulars are verified by police. The validity of a registration certificate will be for three years, renewable as per prescribed procedures. Also, opening a new office or branch will require obtaining a fresh registration certificate. The competent authority can cancel a registration certificate for various reasons such as insolvency, criminal activities, violation of terms after issuing a show-cause notice. The bill adds that suspension may occur for a specified period pending cancellation that debars the travel agent from the profession for a prescribed period.
The bill mentions that a court, while addressing offenses under the proposed Act, determines the potential confiscation of illegally acquired property and can order confiscation as deemed appropriate.
The cabinet said state government is committed to protecting its citizens from falling victim to illegal immigration scams. The proposed legislation reflects a proactive approach to regulate travel agents, ensuring transparency, legality, and accountability in immigration-related services. State government urges all stakeholders to support this initiative to create a safer and more secure environment for individuals seeking opportunities abroad.
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