The Himachal Pradesh High Court has allowed nine of the 18 tourism corporation-run hotels, previously ordered to close by November 25 due to financial losses, to remain open until March 30. The directive is being looked upon as a partial relief for the Himachal Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
Single Bench of Himachal Pradesh High Court comprising justice Ajay Mohan Goel gave respite to Himachal Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) by allowing the operation of 9 of its hotels to continue until March 31, 2025.
Reportedly this decision came after the government raised concerns over advance bookings, including weddings, that had been made in these establishments.
These include, The Palace Hotel, Chail, Hotel Chanderbhaga, Keylong, Hotel Devdar, Khajiar, Hotel Meghdoot, Kiarighat, Hotel Log Huts, Manali, Hotel Kunzum, Manali, Hotel Bhagsu, Mcleodganj, Hotel the Castle, Naggar and Hotel Dhauladhar, Dharamshala.
“However, order dated 19.11.2024 shall continue to remain in operation qua other properties/Units,” added the court in the order.
The initial order to close the hotels had triggered significant backlash from the state’s tourism sector, and the government argued that the sudden closure would cause substantial operational and reputational damage. While the court conceded to these points for a limited number of hotels, it ruled that the remaining eight establishments must shut down as planned.
This ruling, however, does not mark the end of the matter. The state government has indicated its intention to appeal the decision regarding the closure of the other hotels. The ongoing legal and political struggles underscore the complexities of managing state-run enterprises, especially those reliant on tourism in a region like Himachal Pradesh, where the sector is a significant economic contributor. While the partial relief may offer temporary reprieve, the broader issue of sustainability for loss-making public sector units remains unresolved.
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3 thoughts on “HC allows nine HP tourism hotels to operate Till March”
It’s disappointing that the hotels run by HPTDC have been targeted.
These are havens for common man. It’s the elite class ruling to adversely affect the man on the road, closure does not make sense.
We have emotional attachemnt with himachal tourism hotels as staying since 2007 in various properties .
Chail Palace , Ross comm and new ross com
And Tea Bud Palampur.
Team need to be dynamic not in mood of 2 punch and one lunch..
GM need to be accountable and govt will some budget on marketing for such a nice locations .
Where is the need for acquiring 112 acre of agricultural land for tourism village by vested interest politicians/bureacrats ,from the agricultural University Palampur,when the top bosses including minister designated for running the HPTDC ,are not able to run the prime pristine location HPTDC hotels in himachal. on profitable lines,presently many in the red,lossmaking actually. After highcourt at Shimla ordered closure, every one is on their toes,and pleading/ begging for making turn over within 6 months,all the while sleeping over losses and top bosses sheer inefficiency coupled with their incompetency.lt is indeed SHAME for all of us for years they have mismanaged every thing, except themselves. Hope better sense prevails and all those associated ith the tourism industry now need to pull up their socks and get down to some serious business..My good wishes and hope they turn these hotel into profit making units in the next few months.
It’s disappointing that the hotels run by HPTDC have been targeted.
These are havens for common man. It’s the elite class ruling to adversely affect the man on the road, closure does not make sense.
We have emotional attachemnt with himachal tourism hotels as staying since 2007 in various properties .
Chail Palace , Ross comm and new ross com
And Tea Bud Palampur.
Team need to be dynamic not in mood of 2 punch and one lunch..
GM need to be accountable and govt will some budget on marketing for such a nice locations .
Where is the need for acquiring 112 acre of agricultural land for tourism village by vested interest politicians/bureacrats ,from the agricultural University Palampur,when the top bosses including minister designated for running the HPTDC ,are not able to run the prime pristine location HPTDC hotels in himachal. on profitable lines,presently many in the red,lossmaking actually. After highcourt at Shimla ordered closure, every one is on their toes,and pleading/ begging for making turn over within 6 months,all the while sleeping over losses and top bosses sheer inefficiency coupled with their incompetency.lt is indeed SHAME for all of us for years they have mismanaged every thing, except themselves. Hope better sense prevails and all those associated ith the tourism industry now need to pull up their socks and get down to some serious business..My good wishes and hope they turn these hotel into profit making units in the next few months.