Closure of 18 State-Owned Hotels Ordered Due to Financial Crunch: Himachal Pradesh High Court

In a significant order passed by the Himachal Pradesh High Court, the functioning of several underperforming hotels run by the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has been ordered to cease. The judgment, delivered on November 19, 2024, addresses the low occupancy rates and financial burden of these properties on the state exchequer. Occupancy Issues at Flagship Hotels The case, titled Sh. Jai Krishan Mehta VERSUS Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development…