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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Bring non-classified hotels under GO 131, Andhra Pradesh govt urged
VIJAYAWADA: A delegation from the Andhra Pradesh Hotels and Restaurants Association on Wednesday urged the State government to extend provisions of (April 26, 2025) to non-classified hotels with bar and restaurant facilities. Led by president Parvathaneni Ravi Kumar and zonal president Krishna Mohan, the team met Principal Secretary (GAD and Revenue-Excise) Mukesh Kumar Meena at the Secretariat. They noted that the order currently benefits only 3-star and above hotels, though many non-classified hotels match them in size, service, and facilities. These establishments employ thousands, serve lakhs of customers annually, and contribute significantly to State revenues. However, they are currently treated as standalone 2B bars, facing high costs and restrictive licensing conditions. They sought the same Rs 25 lakh annual licence fee applicable to 3-star hotels, along with automatic renewal or exemption from the lottery system. The delegation said that the move would protect jobs, boost tourism, and make quality hospitality more accessible to middle and upper-middle-class customers.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Non-classified hotels seek 3-star licence fee relief in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh Hotels and Restaurants Association has urged the State government to extend the benefits of issued on April 26, 2025, to non-classified hotels operating bar and restaurant facilities. A delegation led by the association president Parvathaneni Ravi Kumar, zonal president Krishna Mohan, and Executive Committee members Veeramachaneni Hemanth Kumar and Ilapuram Raja met GAD and Revenue–Excise Principal Secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena at the Secretariat on Wednesday. They pointed out that while the order currently applies only to 3-star and above hotels, many non-classified establishments match them in size, amenities, and service quality. Such hotels, they said, employ thousands of people, serve lakhs of customers annually, and contribute significantly to State tax revenues. Several have also invested heavily in clean, safe infrastructure and upgraded facilities in line with the government's vision for world-class hospitality. However, these establishments continue to be classified as standalone 2B bars, subject to high licence fees and restrictive conditions. The delegation proposed extending the same ₹25 lakh annual licence fee structure applicable to 3-star hotels to eligible non-classified hotels, along with automatic licence renewal or exemption from the lottery system. Mr. Meena assured them that the proposal would be examined for possible consideration.
