India, June 13 -- The Ghaziabad sports department has directed operators of swimming pools, gyms and sports academies to complete mandatory registration formalities, warning of legal action against facilities found operating without registration, officials said on Friday.

The directive applies to facilities being run by societies, clubs, hotels, schools, farmhouses, banquet halls and other institutions. In an advisory issued on Thursday, operators were directed to complete the registration process within three days of receiving the notice.

District sports officer Ram Milan said the move aims to ensure compliance with government guidelines issued under the district sports development and promotion committee's "Pay and Play" and "Come and...