Hotelier Faces Legal Action for Violating Foreigners Act in Patnitop
A case has been lodged against a Ramban district hotel owner for allegedly violating the Foreigners Act by not reporting the stay of a Finnish tourist. The hotel failed to submit Form C online, leading to legal action under sections 7 and 14 of the Act.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Ramban/Jammu | Updated: 20-09-2025 21:03 IST | Created: 20-09-2025 21:03 IST
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case against a hotel owner in Ramban district for allegedly breaching the Foreigners Act. The owner, Shamsher Singh Manhas of Hotel Pine Heritage, is accused of not reporting the stay of a Finnish tourist.
The case was filed under relevant sections for failing to submit Form C online. This form is compulsory and was not filed during Tuuli Lehmusjaervi's stay from July 17 to August 29, according to a police spokesperson.
Adherence to these reporting protocols is crucial, police emphasized, warning that violations could result in imprisonment and fines as stipulated by sections 7 and 14 of the Foreigners Act.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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