Imprisonment, fine of INR 2,000 if caught drinking or cooking in public in Goa

Get ready to face some severe punishments if caught drinking or cooking at public places in Goa, especially the beaches. As per an amendment to the Registration of Tourist Trade act that recently got approved by the state cabinet, a fine of INR 2,000 or imprisonment for up to three months would we awarded to any person caught in the said crimes.
Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar mentioned that the amendment would also be tabled for passing in the forthcoming State Assembly session. The minister said that "Nobody can drink alcohol on our beaches and tourist places any more. Bottles cannot be carried there. Food also cannot be cooked in the open. All these offences will attract a fine of Rs 2,000. If the fine is not paid, an offence can be registered. The offender can be arrested and imprisoned for three months".

Also, if a group of people are caught in the offence, they might end up paying INR 10,000.
The decision was taken after stakeholders from tourism and travel industry blamed the state government for not being able to attract quality tourists to Goa and for having poor vision.

If the amendment is passed in the Assembly and comes into force, offenders’ pictures would be sent over a special WhatsApp number to the Tourism Ministry and action would be taken accordingly.

So yes, no more drinking or cooking on the beaches in Goa.