Hi Mansi,
Thanks for raising this.
My conclusion is similar for Maharashtra.
If you read the extract below, you will see that t says 'may participate' not 'must register; 🙂
But it would be a lot easier for all of us if AirBnB were to get official confirmation and removed the sense of uncertainty ...
The issue is that there may be other regulations at state level ...
I read somewhere that Karnataka encourages this kind of business by giving a concession on electricity rates whereas Kerala punishes it with a luxury tax ...
Maharashtra B&B registration
MTDC’s Bed & Breakfast Scheme for Tourist
The Govt. of Maharashtra has vide Urban Development Department’s G.R. No.
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introduced a Bed & Breakfast Scheme through Maharashtra Tourism Development
Corporation Ltd. The scheme is designed to increase the availability of accommodation to both
domestic and foreign tourists. Bungalows, houses, flats owner having lettable rooms of requisite
standards may participate in this scheme.
Documents Required :
- Application with D.D. of Rs. 1,000/- in the name of M.T.D.C. Ltd. as a scrutiny fee.
- 7/12 abstract.
- Property card.
- Identification from two local respected persons like S.E.M., Sarpanch, Talathi, Advocate,
Doctor, etc.
- Tariff of rooms and menu rates.
- NOC from Grampanchayat, Nagarparishad, Nagarpalika, Mahanagarpalika.
- Family photo.
- Photograph of rooms from inside/outside of the house.
- Plan.
- Receipt of property tax.
- Copy of rationing card.
- Copy of electric bill, telephone bill, water bill, etc.
- Characters certificate from Police Patil, Police Inspector, etc.
In our survey we found that there are many bungalows, houses, flats at various places like
historical places, pilgrim places, beaches, mountains and jungle area. It is financially impossible
to construct holiday resort at every place. MTDC register those bungalows, houses, flats for use
of tourists and also create self employment for house owner and his relatives.
The scheme is unique concept offering you the opportunity to live with an Indian family
experience the Indian way of life discover a rich culture share the joy de vivre of friendly people.
As a Bed & Breakfast Scheme you are offered a choice of comfortable and conveniently
located accommodation spread across Maharashtra a land of agriculture, Mountainair, beaches,
dense forest, etc. We have registered around 200 houses under the scheme. The list of basic
information to assist you in selecting the host you wish to stay with the tariff is inclusive of Bed
& Breakfast and wide-ranging to suit every budget and preference.
Source - https://www.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Upload/RTI/Marathi/TOURISM605.pdf