The classification for B&B establishment will be given only in those cases where the owner /promoter of the establishment along with his /her family is physically residing in the same establishment and letting out minimum one room and maximum five rooms (10 beds).

The scheme will be on Bed and Breakfast basis and charges will have to be levied accordingly. The type of breakfast to be offered will have to be specified, the charges will have to be displayed and the visitors will have to be informed in advance so as to avoid unnecessary dispute.

Once an establishment applies for classification/ re-classification, it will have to be ready at all times for inspection by the Regional Classification Committee. No requests for deferment of inspection will be entertained.

Classification will be valid for two years from the date of issue of orders or in case of reclassification from the date of expiry of the last classification provided that the application has been received within the stipulated time i.e. 3 months before the expiry of the last classification.

Bed & Breakfast Establishments applying for classification will have to provide all the information supported by required documents as per the following formats:

a) Application format (click here)
b) Checklist of facilities (click here)
c) Undertaking (click here)

The application fees payable for classification/reclassification will be as follows. The demand draft will have to be payable to:

" Pay & Accounts Officer, Ministry of Tourism, New Delhi ".

Bed & Breakfast Establishment will be classified following two stage procedure.

The Regional Classification Committee will consist of the following:

1. Regional Director, Indiatourism –Chairman.
2. Representative from IATO .
3. Representative from TAAI.
4. Representative from local Indiatourism Office.
5. Representative from State Tourism Department.
6. Commissioner of Police/ Superintendent of Police of the district or his representative.

The Chairman and any 2 members, where the presence of the police representative will be mandatory, will constitute a quorum. The recommendation of the Committee will be approved by the Chairman Hotel and Restaurant Approval and Classification Committee (HRACC).

Any deficiencies/rectifications pointed out by the Regional Classification Committee will have to be complied within the stipulated time which will be allotted in consultation with the representative /representatives of the establishment during inspection. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the application.

The Committee may recommend to the Chairman, HRACC a category either higher or lower than the one applied for. In case the category applied for is higher than the one recommended by the Committee, then the applicant will have to deposit the required fee for the recommended category. However, in case of the category recommended being lower than the one applied for, then there will be no refund of extra classification fee.

The Bed & Breakfast Establishment will be expected to maintain required standards at all times. The Chairman, HRACC could authorize a surprise inspection of the establishment at any time without previous notice.

Any changes in the facilities of the Bed & Breakfast Establishment will have to be informed to the Regional Director, Indiatourism Office, within 30 days. If any violation of this comes to the notice of the Committee then the classification will stand withdrawn/terminated.

All cases of classification would be finalised within 30 days of the application being made to the Regional Director concerned complete in all respect.

In case of any dissatisfaction with the decision of HRACC, the establishment may appeal to Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India for review and reconsideration within 30 days of receiving the communication regarding classification/ reclassification. No requests will be entertained beyond this period.

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India reserves the right to modify the guidelines/terms and conditions from time to time.