‘Shutting Down White Elephants’ – Himachal High Court Orders Closure of 18 Loss-Making HPTDC Hotels

The Himachal High Court has ordered the closure of 18 state-run hotels by November 25, 2024, deeming them “white elephants” that drain public resources amid the government’s financial struggles. This ruling aims to ease fiscal pressure, despite potential job losses and tourism impacts. Chief Minister Sukhu plans to challenge the decision in the Supreme Court.