The Himachal Pradesh High court had set some rules for the Tourists. Know the details below; The Himachal Pradesh High Court has instructed the Deputy Commission of Kullu district. The high Court established a maximum age limit for individuals who take part in adventurous sports. These sports include Kayaking, river rafting, etc.
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The panel consisting of Justice MS Ramachandra Rao and Jyotsna Rewal Dua emphasized the requirement for a “fitness certificate” for elderly individuals involved in these activities, as per Live Law. “It is recommended to set an upper age limit for individuals interested in kayaking or other river sports. It is also to mandate senior citizens participating in such activities to present a Fitness Certificate,” stated the court. The court thoroughly examined the safety regulations for river rafting and other adventurous sports. The court found that the operators of river rafting were in violation of Rule 11(b) of the Himachal Pradesh River Rafting Rules, 2005. It requires them to have two rescue rafts or a combination of one raft and a kayak. In light of previous rulings, the court’s recent decision aims to improve safety measures in river sports. It is particularly after the unfortunate death of a 65-year-old tourist. The court has scheduled the next hearing for July 18 to further discuss the matter.
Himachal Pradesh weather update
In another development, adverse weather conditions have led to the closure of 112 roads in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday. According to the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, Hansa and Koksar in tribal Lahaul and Spiti have received 5 cm and 2 cm of snowfall, respectively. The Congress party in Himachal Pradesh is facing a crucial test as by-polls are scheduled for June 1. The IMD has issued an orange alert in the state, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail, and strong winds of 30-40 km per hour in isolated areas on Friday. This alert is in anticipation of a new western disturbance that will affect northwest India from Thursday. The weather office has also predicted a wet spell in the state until April 21, except for Wednesday.
