Goa: Yuvraj Singh runs homestay sans registering, gets notice

Times of India | 5 days ago | 23-11-2022 | 08:31 am

PANAJI: The state tourism department on Tuesday summoned cricketer Yuvraj Singh on December 8 for allegedly illegally running a homestay without registering under the Goa Registration of Tourist Trade Act. Deputy director of tourism Rajesh Kale in a notice to Singh said, "It has come to the notice that your residential premises located at Varchawada, Morjim, Pernem, Goa, is allegedly functioning as a homestay and is being marketed on online platforms." The tourism department said that Singh tweeted about the homestay from twitter handle namely @yuvstrong12 on September 21. "I'll be hosting an exclusive stay at my Goa home for a group of 6, only on Airbnb. This is where I spend time with my loved ones & the home is filled with memories from my years on the pitch. Bookings open Sept 28, 1pm," Singh tweeted on September 21. Kale said every person intending to operate a hotel or guest house has to apply for registration to the prescribed authority in the prescribed manner before operating the facility for tourists. “A surprise inspection was held by tourism department officials on November 11 at your bungalow. Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to you as to why penal action should not be initiated against you for default in registration under the Goa Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982,” Kale said in the notice. “You are directed to appear before the undersigned on December 8, at 11am, in the chamber of the prescribed authority for personal hearing, to defend your interest. If no reply is received within the said date mentioned in this notice, it will be assumed that the grounds mentioned in this notice are correct and on such assumption under Section 22 or in violation of any of the provisions of this act you shall be punishable with a fine which may extend up to Rs 1 lakh,” the deputy director of tourism said.

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