Formation, Duties and Powers of the Directorate

12. In order to operate the Tourism Industry systematically in accordance with the provision of this Law, the government shall form a Directorate

13. The duties and powers of the Directorate are as follows: -

carrying out in accordance with the policies laid down by the Commission;
implementing for the systematic development of the tourism industry;
carrying out for the promotion of the tourism industry;
carrying out to improve the quality and to raise the standard of tourism industry and to disseminate technical knowledge relating thereto;
supervising the tourism industry in accordance with the provisions of this Law;
prescribing and revising the license fee and
other taxes and duties;
issuing, refusing, suspending, revoking or canceling the license;
appointing Inspectors to inspect the tourism industry;
carrying out the duties and powers assigned from time to time by the Commission and the Ministry concerned.

14. The Directorate may, in consultation with the departments concerned stipulate conditions relating to foreign currency earned by the license-holder from the tourism industry.