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Synopsis Tourism is emerging as one of the fastest developing industry not only in India but also worldwide. Besides being one of the beggest foreign exchange earner this industry employs millions of people. Every country has its own set of laws to guide, govern and regulate the tourist influx and outflux, and also the industry infrastructure. This book looks wholistically into the legal aspects of the Indian tourism industry, as there are various laws which encompass and are applicable to this industry. Chapter one is Introduction, which discusses Tourism and Genesis of Law. Chapter two is Laws for Tourists dealing with Passport Rules; The Passports Act, 1967; Guidelines for Foreigners Visiting India; The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939; Visa; PIO Card; Rules and Regulation for Tour Operators; Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999; The Conservation of foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974; The customs Act, 1962 and The Customs and Tariff Act, 1975. Chapter three is Industrial Laws which has the topics like Indian Contract Act 1872; The Partnership Act, 1932; The Sale of Goods Act, 1930; The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881; Industrial dispute Act, 1947; Minimum Wages Act, 1948; Payment of Wages Act, 1936; Payment of Bonus Act, 1965; Payment of Gratuity Act; Maternity Benefit Act, 1961; Workman Compensation Act; And Consumer Protection Act, 1986. Fourth Chapter is on Heritage Preservation having topics like: Archaeological Survey of India; The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904; The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958; antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972. The last chapter is on laws applicable to Sustainable Tourism, which are: The Wild Birds and Animals Protection Act, 1912; The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972; The Forest Conservation Act, 1980; and The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.