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Himachal HC shuts down 18 unviable HPTDC hospitality units

Shimla, Nov 29(UNI) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the closure of 18 hospitality units of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), declaring them as "white elephants" draining the public exchequer.
The order was passed by a single bench of Justice Ajay Mohan Goel while hearing a civil writ petition filed by HPTDC employees.
Despite repeated court interventions and detailed directions, the corporation has failed to revive these assets or make them profitable, the judge said.
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