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Punjab tourism authority cancels one Mohali travel agency licence, reinstates another
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 02:31 AM
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The Punjab tourism department revoked the operating licence of one travel firm in Mohali while restoring the licence of another, citing compliance checks.
Mohali, Punjab – State tourism officials announced that they have cancelled the operating licence of one travel agency in the city after a routine compliance audit revealed violations of regulatory norms. The same audit found that another agency met all required standards, prompting the department to reinstate its previously suspended licence.
According to a statement released by the Punjab Tourism Department, the cancelled licence belonged to a firm that failed to maintain mandatory insurance coverage and did not submit up‑to‑date financial statements. The department said the action was taken to protect consumers and uphold industry standards.
The reinstated licence was granted to a different travel operator after it submitted the missing documents and corrected earlier deficiencies. The department emphasized that the decision was based solely on the firms' adherence to licensing criteria and did not reflect any broader policy shift.
Travel agents in Mohali are advised to review their compliance status to avoid similar actions. No further details about the identities of the firms were disclosed pending formal notices.
According to a statement released by the Punjab Tourism Department, the cancelled licence belonged to a firm that failed to maintain mandatory insurance coverage and did not submit up‑to‑date financial statements. The department said the action was taken to protect consumers and uphold industry standards.
The reinstated licence was granted to a different travel operator after it submitted the missing documents and corrected earlier deficiencies. The department emphasized that the decision was based solely on the firms' adherence to licensing criteria and did not reflect any broader policy shift.
Travel agents in Mohali are advised to review their compliance status to avoid similar actions. No further details about the identities of the firms were disclosed pending formal notices.