In an exclusive drive conducted by Police Inspector, Calangute Police Station under supervision of SDPO Porvorim and Supdt. of Police (North) Shri. Nidhin Valsan, IPS since 31.05.2023, Calangute Police Station has booked thirty four (34) persons for touting in contravening the provisions of Tourist Trade Act 1982.
Calangute Police have booked these touts under Sec 26 of the Tourist Trade Act 1982 for the first offence. The data of the touts is being compiled and in future if any repeated offender is found we will contemplate proceeding w’s 28 of the Tourist
Trade Act, wherein the fine amount is Rs. 50,000/-.
In the event of repeated offender, the details with previous offences will be placed before “Prescribed Authority” appointed by the Tourism Department for initiating appropriate action to curb the menace.