Himachal HC orders closure of 116 hotels in Dharamshala
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered state authorities to take action against 116 hotels and guesthouses operating illegally in Dharamshala and immediately disconnect their water and electricity connections. This comes after authorities had conducted inspections at 309 hotels and found that 116 hotels were violating rules. The court was hearing a plea on environment degradation in the city.