Sarais Act: Dimapur Police give lodgings 7 days to register

DIMAPUR, OCT 12 (NPN): Dimapur police have directed all lodging and accommodation establishments covered under the Sarais Act, 1867, in Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Niuland districts to comply with the Act and complete registration formalities within seven days if not already registered.
In an order, DCP (Crime)-cum-PRO, directed all owners, proprietors, keepers and persons in charge of establishments covered by the Act to ensure that their premises were duly registered with the competent authority. The directive covers lodging houses, hotels, inns, guest houses, homestays and other establishments falling within the purview of the Act. Establishments that have not obtained the requisite registration have been instructed to approach the deputy commissioner of police of their respective jurisdiction and complete the formalities within seven days from the date of issuance of the order.
PRO stated that the directive was issued to ensure proper regulation, registration and maintenance of records by establishments providing lodging and accommodation to the public.