Himachal Court Orders Closure Of 18 State-Run Hotels Citing Financial Burden

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the closure of 18 HPTDC-run hotels by November 25, citing their financial losses and burden on the state exchequer. The court criticized the corporation’s inability to make the properties profitable, labeling them as “white elephants.” Affected hotels include those in Chail, Dalhousie, Manali, Dharamshala, and other locations across Himachal Pradesh.