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Omkareshwar Food Court Sealed Over 60 Lakh Rupee Rent Arrears
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 12:36 PM
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The municipal council of Omkareshwar sealed the popular food court after the operator failed to pay the third installment of approximately 60 lakh rupees. The operator alleges the closure was premature and claims that parking and construction work have hurt business.
In Omkareshwar, the municipal council sealed the food court on Monday after the operator failed to clear the third instalment of the lease, which was due at the end of last month. The unpaid amount is estimated at 60 lakh rupees.
The operator, who runs the food court, said that the council had not given sufficient notice and that the closure came before the deadline. He also claimed that ongoing parking restrictions and construction work around the premises had already reduced footfall and revenue.
The council cited the lease agreement, which requires monthly payments, as the basis for the action. Local traders and visitors have expressed concern that the closure could affect the town’s tourism economy, especially during the peak pilgrimage season.
The operator, who runs the food court, said that the council had not given sufficient notice and that the closure came before the deadline. He also claimed that ongoing parking restrictions and construction work around the premises had already reduced footfall and revenue.
The council cited the lease agreement, which requires monthly payments, as the basis for the action. Local traders and visitors have expressed concern that the closure could affect the town’s tourism economy, especially during the peak pilgrimage season.