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Ghaziabad's administration has initiated stringent action against nearly 100 hotels operating without Sarai Act registration and mandatory no-objection certificates from relevant departments. Acting on a police report, officials have begun issuing notices to errant establishments, warning of legal action, including sealing. Only about 50 hotels are currently registered, while many lack basic infrastructure and operate illegally in residential areas. A recent inspection revealed 192 hotels functioning without proper documentation, especially in trans-Hindon regions. Authorities stress that procedural complexity is no excuse for non-compliance, and they remain committed to enforcing safety and regulatory standards across the hospitality sector.
The Ghaziabad administration has begun strict enforcement against nearly 100 hotels lacking required registration and departmental approvals. This action comes as part of a broader verification drive targeting non-compliant hospitality establishments that have failed to adhere to the Sarai Act and obtain no-objection certificates (NOCs) from relevant departments. City magistrate Santosh Upadhyay confirmed that the administration has actively begun issuing formal notices to errant hoteliers. Ten establishments have already received these notices, and officials are in the process of serving the remaining ones. Advertisement
The crackdown follows a detailed report submitted by Ghaziabad Police in January, identifying over 100 hotels functioning without registration. Acting on this report, the administration is now demanding compliance from these entities. Presently, only about 50 hotels in Ghaziabad are formally registered under the Sarai Act. This colonial-era legislation mandates all lodging establishments, including inns and guesthouses, to register with the authorities. The Act mandates hotel operators to keep detailed records of their guests and adhere to prescribed infrastructure and safety standards to uphold public well-being.
Many of the non-compliant hotels lack basic amenities such as designated parking spaces. Their operations often create severe congestion in already crowded areas, especially around commercial hubs and marketplaces. Despite ongoing complaints, the absence of regulatory action has exacerbated urban mobility issues. The Ghaziabad Development Authority frequently receives complaints regarding hotels operating unlawfully in residential neighbourhoods and undermining local zoning regulations.
The core objective of the Sarai Act is to safeguard public interests and assist law enforcement in maintaining order. Authorities have made it clear that failure to comply with these legal obligations could result in punitive actions, including the sealing of unauthorized properties. The district police had conducted a comprehensive inspection on December 31, 2024, covering approximately 400 hotels. Their findings revealed that at least 192 were functioning without the requisite documentation. The highest concentration of such violators emerged in the trans-Hindon belt, particularly near marriage venues in Indirapuram, Kaushambi, Vasundhara, and Vaishali.
Key violation zones include the railway station, Ghanta Ghar, and the old bus stand. Hotel operators are legally required to obtain clearances from the municipal corporation, fire services, police, tourism, and environmental authorities before applying for Sarai Act registration. Officials highlighted that avoiding the legal process due to procedural complexities does not exempt operators from accountability. Authorities have issued firm warnings: establishments failing to meet compliance standards face imminent sealing and further legal consequences.
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