A.P. Hotels and Restaurants Association members meeting Principal Secretary, GAD (Political) Mukesh Kumar Meena at Secretariat in Amaravati on on Wednesday.
| Photo Credit: HANDOUT
The Andhra Pradesh Hotels and Restaurants Association has urged the State government to extend the benefits of Go.Ms.No.131, issued on April 26, 2025, to non-classified hotels operating bar and restaurant facilities.
A delegation led by the association president Parvathaneni Ravi Kumar, zonal president Krishna Mohan, and Executive Committee members Veeramachaneni Hemanth Kumar and Ilapuram Raja met GAD and Revenue–Excise Principal Secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena at the Secretariat on Wednesday.
They pointed out that while the order currently applies only to 3-star and above hotels, many non-classified establishments match them in size, amenities, and service quality. Such hotels, they said, employ thousands of people, serve lakhs of customers annually, and contribute significantly to State tax revenues. Several have also invested heavily in clean, safe infrastructure and upgraded facilities in line with the government’s vision for world-class hospitality.
However, these establishments continue to be classified as standalone 2B bars, subject to high licence fees and restrictive conditions. The delegation proposed extending the same ₹25 lakh annual licence fee structure applicable to 3-star hotels to eligible non-classified hotels, along with automatic licence renewal or exemption from the lottery system.
Mr. Meena assured them that the proposal would be examined for possible consideration.
Published – August 13, 2025 09:11 pm IST
