Siddarth Sethia
Bengaluru Police have registered criminal cases against seven house owners in Bengaluru for failing to submit Form C,the mandatory Foreigner’s Registration Form, after accommodating foreign nationals.
Under Indian immigration rules,all hotels,lodges,guest houses,homestays,hospitals,landlords and other accommodation providers hosting foreign nationals are required to submit Form C online to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO)/Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) within 24 hours of the guest’s arrival.
Police said failure to comply with this requirement is a serious violation under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.
The cases have been registered as follows:
4 cases at Banaswadi Police Station,1 case at J.B. Nagar Police Station,2 cases at Pulakeshinagar Police Station.
Authorities warned that failure to submit Form C is a punishable offence.Those convicted may face imprisonment,a fine, or both.
In addition,hotels and other accommodation providers may also face administrative action,including suspension or cancellation of their licence.
Police have urged all hotels,lodges,guest houses, homestays,hospitals,landlords and other accommodation providers to strictly comply with Form C regulations whenever they provide accommodation to foreign nationals.
