GHMC imposes penalty on hotels, malls for 'violation' of rules

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Thursday imposed fines on hotels and malls here for alleged violation of rules.

The GHMC officials imposed Rs one lakh penalty on a popular hotel at Secunderabad, known for its biryani, for allegedly having a "unhygienic kitchen", GHMC officials said.

Another hotel at Sagar Ring Road was also imposed a penalty of Rs one lakh for "unhygienic conditions, non-segregation of waste and running without trade licence", they said.