27/09/2025
SSP Ramban Conducts Meeting with Hoteliers on Management of Illegal Immigrants – Guidelines for Filing Form-C
Ramban | September 27, 2025
In a proactive initiative to track and prevent illegal activities by foreign nationals, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ramban convened a meeting with hoteliers, PG facility owners, and other lodging service providers at the District Police Office (DPO) Ramban.
The primary objective of the meeting was to create awareness among the accommodation providers regarding the mandatory filing of Form-C/Form-S for every foreign national accommodated in their premises, in strict compliance with the provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946.
Key Guidelines Discussed:
1. Mandatory Filing of Form-C:
• All Hotels, Hospitals, Dharamshalas, Hostels, and similar establishments are required to fill Form-C online within 24 hours of accommodating any foreign national, as mandated under Para 7 of the Foreigners Act, 1946.
2. Legal Obligation:
• As per Section 7 of the Act, Form-C must be submitted by all hospitality providers through official portals:
👉 indianfrro.gov.in / boi.gov.in
• Non-compliance can result in imprisonment up to 5 years and a monetary fine under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, 1946.
3. Applicability:
• The requirement applies to all forms of accommodation including hotels, lodges, home stays, hospitals, hostels, universities, and private residences offering accommodation to foreign nationals.
4. Essential Details in Form-C:
• Arrival and departure dates
• Photograph and valid ID proof
• Valid passport and visa details
• Purpose of visit (to be included in the remarks section)
• Name and mobile number of Indian reference
• Further travel itinerary/destinations
5. Visas Covered:
• The obligation extends to all foreigners irrespective of visa category – Tourist, Business, Employment, Medical, Conference, Project, Research, Journalist, Intern, etc.
6. Visitor Register Maintenance:
• All hosts must maintain a separate visitor register recording accurate arrival and departure details of each foreign guest.
7. Reporting Suspicious Activity:
• In case of any suspicious behavior or irregularities involving foreign guests, immediate reporting must be done to the Police Control Room Ramban on the following numbers:
📞 9906926079 / 9906925595 / 01998-266384
The SSP emphasized the importance of community partnership and vigilance in maintaining national and internal security and urged all stakeholders to comply strictly with these legal provisions to avoid penal consequences.