Haryana Withdraws Travel Agents Bill 2024 for Revision

The Haryana government has withdrawn the Registration and Regulation of the Travel Agents Bill, 2024, to incorporate provisions from new criminal laws after feedback from central ministries. The bill was aimed at regulating travel agents and preventing illegal immigration activities. A revised version will be submitted later.

The Haryana government retracted the Haryana Registration and Regulation of the Travel Agents Bill, 2024, in response to observations from the central government. The bill, initially passed by the Haryana Assembly, aimed to bring transparency and accountability to travel agent operations.

Aiming to address illegal activities conducted by travel agents, the bill was under consideration for approval from the President. However, recent legislative changes in criminal law prompted the need for revisions. The state intends to present a new bill incorporating these elements.

With previous instances of residents falling prey to fraudulent immigrant schemes, notably through illegal routes into the U.S., Haryana plans to revamp the bill to better safeguard its citizens and ensure compliance with new legal standards.

(With inputs from agencies.)