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Classification from Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala is not mandatory to operate a restaurant in the State
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Classification for newly operational restaurants must be sought within 3 months of completion of restaurant projects. Operating restaurants may opt for classification at any stage. However, restaurants seeking re-classification should apply for re-classification one year prior to the expiry of the current period of classification
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If the restaurant fails to reapply 1 year before the expiry of the classification order, the application will be treated as a fresh classification case
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Once a restaurant applies for classification/re-classification, it should be ready at all times for inspection by the
Restaurant Classification Committee Kerala (RCCK). No requests for deferment of inspection will be entertained
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Classification will be valid for 3 (three) years from the date of issue of orders or in case of re-classification from the date of expiry of the last classification provided that the application has been received within the stipulated time mentioned above, along with all valid documents. Incomplete applications will not be accepted
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Restaurants applying for classification must provide the following documentation
All applications for classification or re-classification must be complete in all respects - application form, application fee, prescribed clearances, NOCs, certificates etc. - incomplete application is liable to be rejected
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The application fees payable for classification are as follows:
| Star
Category |
Classification/Re-classification
fees in Rs. |
| 1 - Star |
7,875 |
| 2 - Star |
" |
| 3 - Star |
" |
| 4 - Star |
13,125 |
| 5 - Star |
" |
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The Restaurant Classification Committee Kerala
(RCCK) will consist as follows: Secretary (Tourism) - Chairman, Director, Department of Tourism - Convener, Principal IHMCT, Representatives from FHRAI / HAI / IATO / TAAI
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3 members will constitute a quorum
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The minutes will be approved by the Chairman
(RCCK)
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The presence of facilities and services will be evaluated against the enclosed checklist
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New projects will be required to adopt environment friendly practices
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Existing restaurants being classified will need to conform to a phased plan for adding Eco-friendly practices and facilities.
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The quality of facilities and services will be evaluated against the mark sheet.
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The restaurant is expected to maintain required standards at all times. The Classification Committee may inspect a restaurant at any time without previous notice.
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Any deficiencies/rectification pointed out by the RCCK must be complied with within the stipulated time, which has been allotted in consultation with the restaurant representatives during inspection. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the application.
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The committee may assign a star category lower but not higher than that applied for.
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The restaurant must be able to convince the committee that they are taking sufficient steps to conserve energy and harvest water, garbage segregation, and disposal/recycling as per Pollution Control Board (PCB) norms and following other Eco-friendly measures.
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For any change in the star category the promoters must apply afresh with a fresh application form and requisite fees for the category applied for.
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Any changes in the plans or management of the restaurant should be informed to the RCCK, Department of Tourism, Govt. of Kerala within 30 days otherwise the classification will stand withdrawn/terminated.
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Applicants are requested to go through the checklist of facilities and services contained in this document before applying.
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Incomplete applications will not be considered. All cases of classification would be finalized within three months of the application being made.
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The Department of Tourism, Govt. Kerala reserves the right to modify the guidelines/terms and conditions from time to time.