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CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 (BHADRA 27, 1948 SAKA)
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM (TOURISM BRANCH) NOTIFICATION The 15th September, 2026
No. 10/111/2013-1TC/705.- Whereas, in order to strengthen the rural tourism sector, to recognize Punjab's diverse rural experiences and its potential to offer authentic cultural immersion and to promote farm tourism as a viable supplementary income source for farmers, the Government of Punjab notified the Farm Stay Policy, 2026 vide notification No. 10/ 111/ 2013-1TC/ I/1387054/2026 dated 06.05.2026. To ensure the compliance with the orders of the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, the Governor of Punjab is pleased to amend the above said policy, as under:
Clause 3.1 (iv) will now be read as "This Policy shall not be applicable to any land/area falling under the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900."
Clause 3.1 (v) will now be read as "This Policy shall not be applicable to any land released/de-listed from the purview of the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900, as notified from time to time."
Note under Clause 3.2 (ii) now stands deleted.
Clause 4.1.2 (iii) will now be read as "Electricity supply shall be charged at domestic tariff rates, subject to notification by the competent authorities."
Clause 8.2.1 now stands deleted.
Rest of the provisions of the Farm Stay Policy, 2026 notified on 06.05.2026 shall remain the same.
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KUMAR AMIT, IAS Chandigarh Secretary to Govt. of Punjab, The 15th September, 2026 Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs