The Dimapur Police has directed all lodging and accommodation establishments falling under the purview of the Sarais Act, 1867, in Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Niuland districts to ensure compliance with the Act and complete the requisite registration formalities within seven days.

In an office order issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime)-cum-Public Relations Officer (PRO), Dimapur, all owners, proprietors, keepers and persons in charge of establishments covered under the Act have been instructed to ensure that their premises are duly registered with the competent authority in accordance with the law.

The directive covers lodging houses, hotels, inns, guest houses, homestays and other accommodation establishments falling within the scope of the Act.

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The order stated that establishments that have not yet obtained the required registration must approach the Deputy Commissioner of Police of their respective jurisdiction and complete the registration process within seven days from the date of issuance of the office order.

The directive has been issued in view of the provisions of the Sarais Act, 1867, with the stated objective of ensuring proper regulation, registration and maintenance of records by establishments providing lodging and accommodation to the public.

All concerned establishments have been directed to comply strictly with the provisions of the Act and the applicable rules, regulations and orders issued thereunder.