(1) The prescribed authority shall have the powers to relieve a Tourist Mitra from the performance of his duties and send them back to his parent department or organization if, in his opinion,
(a) the conduct of such Tourist Mitra is prejudicial to the performance of his duty,
(b) Tourist Mitra is found to be physically unfit to continue
(c) the continuance of such tourist mitra is detrimental to the good order or is prejudicial to the security of the State or any part thereof
(2) In such event, the prescribed authority shall also have powers to withdraw certificate of designation identity card, uniform, accoutrements and any other accessories which have been provided to such a Tourist Mitra.
(3) A Tourist Mitra may resign from his designation by submitting an application in writing addressed to the prescribed authority giving atleast 2 (two) months’ notice. On approval of which such Tourist Mitra shall be sent back to his parent department or organization.
24. Conditions of Services- (1)Tourist Mitra shall serve within such tourist destination specified in the certificate of deployment or designation. However, the Department of Tourism may, at any time require Tourist Mitra,for such time as may be deemed necessary, to serve in any other jurisdiction within Karnataka.
(2) Tourist Mitra shall abide by the directions given by the police officer appointed under rule 25 and the tourism officer incharge of the District Tourism Council where such Tourist Mitra is deployed.
(3) Tourist Mitra shall be paid such allowances as may be sanctioned by the Government from time to time.
Provided that any person volunteer to serve as Tourist Mitra with or without any honorarium shall be encouraged.