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Crime
Haryana Makes Travel Agent Registration Mandatory to Curb Fraud and Illegal Migration
✍️ Face2News
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 02:16 AM
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The Haryana government has issued an order requiring all travel agents to register, aiming to curb fraudulent practices and illegal overseas migration.
The state government of Haryana announced a new directive that obliges every travel agency operating within its jurisdiction to obtain official registration. The order, issued by the Department of Tourism, seeks to bring all agents under a single regulatory framework.
Officials said the move is part of a broader crackdown on fraudulent operators who exploit job seekers and facilitate illegal migration to foreign countries. By mandating registration, authorities aim to create a verifiable database of legitimate agents and deter unscrupulous practices.
Travel agents are required to submit detailed documentation, including business licenses, owner identification, and proof of compliance with existing labour laws, to the state tourism office. Non‑compliant agencies face penalties ranging from fines to suspension of their operating licences.
The government has pledged regular audits and spot checks to ensure adherence, signalling a tougher stance against illegal overseas migration networks that have been linked to several recent scams.
Officials said the move is part of a broader crackdown on fraudulent operators who exploit job seekers and facilitate illegal migration to foreign countries. By mandating registration, authorities aim to create a verifiable database of legitimate agents and deter unscrupulous practices.
Travel agents are required to submit detailed documentation, including business licenses, owner identification, and proof of compliance with existing labour laws, to the state tourism office. Non‑compliant agencies face penalties ranging from fines to suspension of their operating licences.
The government has pledged regular audits and spot checks to ensure adherence, signalling a tougher stance against illegal overseas migration networks that have been linked to several recent scams.