<h1>Travel agent regulation: mandatory registration and criminal penalties to curb illegal operations and human smuggling.</h1> The Haryana Registration and Regulation of Travel Agents Bill, 2025 mandates registration for travel agents and any new branches, criminalises operation without registration, and prescribes enhanced penalties for involvement in human smuggling or preparation of forged documents. The competent authority may cancel registration on grounds including insolvency, involvement in smuggling or forgery, or criminal conviction, as part of a framework to ensure transparency, accountability and protection of residents.