Amusement Park License

Amusement parks, water parks, theme parks, adventure zones, and fun fairs in a fast urbanizing India have evolved as a major space of leisure and tourism. Nevertheless such operations have to be legally by procuring an Amusement License with relevant local authority. This is a licensing instrument that is used to assure the safety of the averse and to allow proper planning as well as compliance with the rule of law.

Ownership or Legal Possession of Premises

The applicants are required to prove that they are undertaking a legal control of premises:

1. Sale deed or title deed will be the ownership document.
2. Lease or rental registration (in case of rent of premises).
3. Based on well-thought land use authorization by the qualified authorities.

Zoning and Land Use Compliance

The land or in which the proposed amusement facility will be sited must fall within the local zoning regulations before the application of the license:

1. The property has to be within a commercial land area or a tourism, or a recreational land area.
2. Any land converted to agriculture or used as a residence should attain land conversion licenses under Urban Development Authority or Revenue department.
3. The local planning authority can require a Master Plan or Development Plan certificate.

Not abiding by the zoning is one of the frequently identified reasons to have license denied.

Legal Status of the Applicant

Legal status of applicant is the prime eligibility criteria:

1. The persons should be Indian citizens who are 18 years and more without a criminal history.
2. The firms should be registered with certificate of incorporation in accordance to Companies Act, 2013.
3. Partnerships/LLPs have to be registered either under the Indian Partnership Act, or LLP Act.
4. Any societies or Trusts that need to run such amusement facilities that are not commercial are required to be registered under the relevant legislations.

The entity should also be financially and managerially able to operate the amusement facility.

Environmental and Public Health Standards

Outlets of amusement places should conform to community well-being and ecological standards:

1. NOC of Pollution Control in particular, water parks or major generators.
2. Drainage systems, drinking water and safe and hygienic toilets.
3. effective system of waste removal in the form of bins, segregation and linking with the waste removal agency.
4. Action to curb noise pollution especially in residential places.

If the norms are not complied with, there will be rejection or subsequent suspension of the license.

Insurance Coverage

To reduce the liability, the applicant is supposed to acquire adequate insurance cover:

1. Public Liability Insurance cover an accident, injury or property damage.
2. Patron liability insurance of those who ride or come to the water bodies.
3. Workers and ride operators employee insurance.

The license application regularly requires the proof of insurance as one of the attachments.

Approved Building Plans and Structural Safety

The facility must be provided with building’s layout plan that is:

1. NBC compliant.
2. Exam and approved by the local municipal body or planning department.
3. Made by a qualified designer or architect.

In addition to this, the structure should be certified safe and stable by a competent structural engineer. This embraces providing enough load bearing ability, safe egress routes, accessible ways of getting around, and fire egress.

Fire and Electrical Safety Compliance

Safety during fire is a serious issue of the amusement areas. Authorities require:

1. Local Fire Department- Fire NOC (No Objection Certificate).
2. Placing fire alarms, extinguishers, smoke detectors and emergency exits.
3. Electrical Safety Certificate by certified electrical inspector that the wiring, lighting and electrical connections were in order and safe.

Constantly conducting fire drills and the training of staff is approved, and in some cases, is required.

Security and Surveillance Measures

To conduct measures toward the security of people and avoid illegal actions, the following will be necessary:

1. CCTV cameras in the entrances, exits, the ride areas and parking lots.
2. Bag scanners and metal detectors around areas of high traffic.
3. Trained security guards, especially, between the weekends and holidays.
4. A security blueprint that highlights an emergency response and crowd management.

In certain states or cities, the staff verification by the police may also be a requirement.

Police, Health, and Municipal NOCs

The applicants are obliged to seek clearance in different departments:

1. Police Department: Checking the criminal background and people crowd control.
2. Health Department: Sanitation, water impurities and food safety.
3. Local Municipality or Corporation: Making sure we are up to the requirement of trade licenses, building regulations and property tax clearance.