In a significant move to encourage tourism and hospitality investments, the Kerala government has decided to lift the mandatory requirement for resorts and hotels to maintain parking space proportional to their built-up area.
The decision was made during a high-level ministerial meeting led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The meeting was part of the follow-up actions from the Invest Kerala Global Summit, which focused on making the state more business-friendly.
The reform will be implemented soon, following necessary changes to existing laws and building regulations.
Several other pro-industry decisions were also taken at the meeting, including:
Amending the minimum entry gate width required under the 2019 Building Construction Rules;
Increasing the maximum permissible width for buildings meant for industrial use;
Simplifying the documentation process for obtaining building permits on leased land;
Recognizing registered lease agreements as valid proof of ownership for construction approvals.
