Step-by-Step

How to apply under Maharashtra Tourism Policy 2024

Complete application guide for hotel developers: contact our team, stamp duty exemption, DoT NOC for FSI, building sanction, PRC after sanction, and annual incentive claims.

Overview: Maharashtra tourism subsidy application process

Applying for hotel subsidies and tourism FSI under MTP 2024 requires coordination with the Directorate of Tourism and your local planning authority. Contact Hotel Subsidy Solutions first — we manage the sequence from stamp duty NOC prior to land purchase, then DoT NOC, building sanction, and PRC registration.

Step 1: Contact Us & Eligibility Review

Contact Hotel Subsidy Solutions. We assess your hotel project, zone classification, and MTP 2024 eligibility — then manage the full application sequence on your behalf.

Step 2: Stamp Duty NOC (prior to land purchase)

Obtain stamp duty NOC from the Directorate of Tourism before you purchase or register land. Exemption is 50% (Zone A), 75% (Zone B), or 100% (Zone C & STZ). This comes before the DoT NOC for FSI — never buy land without the stamp duty NOC in place.

Step 3: Land purchase or lease

With the stamp duty NOC in place, complete your land purchase, lease, or registration. The exemption applies to sale deeds, lease deeds, and mortgage instruments executed during the policy period.

Step 4: Directorate of Tourism NOC (for FSI)

After land is secured, obtain the DoT NOC for tourism FSI. Planning authorities will not grant building sanction without this NOC.

Step 5: Building Sanction & Tourism FSI

Submit development proposal to the local planning authority with the DoT NOC. Building sanction includes additional tourism FSI per road width and applicable premium concessions.

Step 6: Provisional Registration (PRC)

PRC from the Directorate of Tourism is issued after building sanction is granted. We file via the MAITRI portal with sanctioned plans, DPR, and land documents to lock in MTP 2024 benefits.

Step 7: Commercial Operations & Incentive Claims

After COD, obtain Final Registration Certificate from DoT. File annual claims for capital subsidy, SGST reimbursement, electricity duty exemption, and interest subvention.

Documents required for DoT NOC & PRC (after building sanction)

  • Detailed Project Report (DPR) with cost breakdown and employment projections
  • Land ownership documents or registered lease agreement (minimum tenure as per policy)
  • Entity registration (Company/LLP/Partnership deed)
  • PAN, GST registration, and bank account details
  • Sanctioned architectural plans from planning authority (required for PRC)
  • DoT NOC letter (obtained before building sanction application)
  • Architectural plans and room count details (minimum 10 rooms for hotels)
  • Term loan sanction letter (if applicable, for interest subvention)

Where to apply

Applications are submitted to the Directorate of Tourism (DoT), Government of Maharashtra through the MAITRI Portal / Directorate of Tourism online system. MTDC supports tourism infrastructure development but DoT is the nodal agency for incentive registration and eligibility certificates.

Annual incentive claims after commercial operations

  • Capital subsidy: CA-certified FCI statement + purchase invoices + bank statements
  • SGST reimbursement: SGST returns + net tax paid certificate
  • Electricity duty: Electricity bills showing commercial vs industrial rate differential
  • Interest subvention: Loan account statement showing interest paid on term loan
  • All claims submitted annually to DoT within prescribed timelines

Application process

How to claim state tourism subsidies

The sequence below applies across India — specific nodal agencies, forms, and deadlines differ by state. We manage the correct workflow for your project.

State-specific guides
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Step 1

State & eligibility mapping

Identify which state tourism policy applies, project category, zone or region tier, and minimum FCI thresholds — before any land commitment.

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Step 2

Pre-land registrations

Register with the state tourism nodal agency and secure stamp duty relief or reimbursement approvals where required prior to land transaction.

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Step 3

Land & development permissions

Complete land purchase or lease, land-use conversion, and building sanction with tourism classification and applicable FAR/FSI concessions.

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Step 4

Tourism unit certification

Obtain MoT category certification, heritage clearance, or state registration certificate to lock in the incentive package.

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Step 5

Construction & compliance

Execute the project per approved plans; maintain documentation for eligible fixed capital investment and pre-COD expenditure.

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Step 6

Commercial operations & claims

After COD, file capital subsidy, stamp duty reimbursement, SGST/GST refund, and electricity duty claims with annual compliance.

Professional advisory

Request a project assessment

Complete the confidential intake below for a structured review under your state's tourism policy. Our team will evaluate applicable incentives, regulatory approvals, and the recommended path forward.

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