Kodagu district in Karnataka, India, has initiated a crackdown on illegal homestays in response to increasing safety concerns among tourists. The Tourism Department has ordered all homestay operators to register their properties through the official tourism portal, warning of stringent legal consequences for those who fail to comply. The regulations, enforced under the Karnataka Tourism Trade (Facilitation and Regulation) Act, 2015, require both existing and new homestays to secure official approval to be listed on the department's website. Key safety measures include the installation of round-the-clock CCTV surveillance, with footage retention for 30 days, and mandatory police background checks for employees. Additionally, homestay owners must maintain detailed guest registers and ensure compliance with cleanliness and safety standards, including a ban on burning plastic waste. Authorities will conduct surprise inspections to ensure adherence to these regulations. The Tourism Department has urged the public to report unauthorized homestays to help maintain safety and compliance.