Department of Tourism cancels registration of ‘Hotel Mahadev’ following recent incident in Calangute

Goa Khabar : The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, has issued a notice directing the immediate cancellation of the registration of Hotel Mahadev, which was registered as a Category C hotel under the Goa Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982.

This action has been taken in the wake of a recent and deeply concerning incident involving child abuse and crimes against minor girls. Taking serious note of the failure of the establishment to uphold the standards of safety, accountability, and legal compliance expected of registered tourism entities, the Director of Tourism has instructed the Project Manager of the Registration Facilitation Centre (RFC) to proceed with the cancellation of the hotel’s registration with immediate effect.

Director Tourism, Kedar Naik stated “The Department of Tourism is committed to ensuring that all tourism-related establishments in the state operate responsibly and in full compliance with the law. Any violation, especially one that endangers the safety of women and children, will be dealt with firmly and without delay,” stated the Director of Tourism.

The Department of Tourism continues to work in close coordination with law enforcement agencies and relevant stakeholders to ensure that tourism operations across Goa uphold the highest standards of safety, integrity, and social responsibility. The safety and well-being of all tourists and residents—particularly minors—remains the foremost priority of the Department.