Eating at banquets in CITCO hotels becomes expensive

CITCO manages three hotels – Hotel Mountview at Sector 10, Hotel Shivalik View at Sector 17 and Hotel Park View at Sector 24.

Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO). (File)

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Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO) has increased the rates of banquet halls from 10% to 20% in all three hotels under it.

CITCO manages three hotels – Hotel Mountview at Sector 10, Hotel Shivalik View at Sector 17 and Hotel Park View at Sector 24.

CITCO also increased the room rent of Hotel Park View by around 20%. Also, it was decided that CITCO will be running its restaurant on a revenue-sharing basis.

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These decisions were taken at a meeting of CITCO’s board of directors here on Monday.

While the rate of a veg plate in banquet for weddings in Hotel Mountview was around Rs 1,750, it has now been hiked to Rs 2,100 per plate. Also, the rate of a non-vegetarian plate has been hiked to Rs 2,450 per plate from the existing Rs 2,000 per plate.

Similarly, in Hotel Shivalik View, the rate of a veg plate in banquet for weddings was around Rs 1,300, it has now been hiked to Rs 1,560 per plate. Also, the rate of a non-vegetarian plate has been hiked to Rs 1,830 per plate from the existing Rs 1,500 per plate.

In Hotel Park View, the rate of a veg plate in banquet for weddings was around Rs 800, it has now been hiked to Rs 960 per plate. Also, the rate of a non-vegetarian plate has been hiked to Rs 1,020 per plate from the existing Rs 850 per plate.

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A senior officer of CITCO said that owing to tough competition in the market, it was important to do this change in pricing.

“We have tried to rationalise the rates in the sense that we wanted to bring the banquet rates of all the three hotels on a par with each other. So, we have decided to enhance the rates to 20%. It is almost after a hiatus of nearly four years that the rates have been revised in our hotels,” he said.

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He added, “Moreover, Chandigarh has so many other hotels so it is important that to compete in the market, we need to bring our rates on a par with these private hotels. And you see inflation is also so high.”

The officer also mentioned about the board’s decision to give Chef Lakeview (restaurant) at Sukhna Lake on a revenue-sharing basis.

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“The board of directors has decided that the restaurant at Sukhna Lake – ‘Chef Lakeview’ – will be run on a revenue-sharing basis by a private firm. The board has already floated expressions of interest from interested parties,” he said.

Hina Rohtaki

Hina Rohtaki is a Special Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Chandigarh. She is one of the most prominent journalists covering the Chandigarh Administration, civic issues, and the unique political status of the Union Territory. Professional Background Experience: She has been in the field for over a decade and is known for her investigative reporting on administrative waste and urban governance. Awards: She is a recipient of the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award, which was presented to her by the President of India in January 2020. She was also awarded the Jethmalani prize (The Will of Steel Awards) in 2025 in the Empowerment category for a series of articles that highlighted the struggles of Covid widows. Core Beat: Her primary focus is the Chandigarh administrative structure, the Union Territory's financial management, and urban development projects. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Her recent work highlights a focus on government accountability, administrative expenditures, and civic trends: 1. Investigative & Financial Reporting "Fuelling power: Senior UT IAS officers guzzled petrol worth Rs 30 lakh in 2 yrs" (Dec 14, 2025): An investigative report detailing the high fuel bills of top bureaucrats, including the Finance Secretary and Chief Secretary’s staff. "Admn spends Rs 1.5 crore on dismantling road railings and fixing again after increasing height" (Dec 8, 2025): Highlighting administrative waste on "non-viable" solutions for pedestrian control. "Chandigarh’s finances under ministry’s watch now" (Nov 27, 2025): Reporting on the new requirement for MHA approval for all new projects in the UT. 2. Governance & Constitutional Status "What will it mean for Chandigarh if it is brought under Article 240?" (Nov 24, 2025): An "Explained" piece on the potential constitutional shift that would grant the President more power over the UT's governance. "MP Manish Tewari moves Bill seeking directly elected Mayor with 5-year tenure" (Dec 6, 2025): Covering the legislative push to reform Chandigarh's municipal leadership structure. "No proposal to increase Mayor's term in Chandigarh by 5 years: Centre" (Dec 10, 2025): Reporting on the Union government's response to demands for a longer mayoral term. 3. Urban Infrastructure & Environment "Chandigarh admn cuts power to India's tallest air purifier, asks firm to dismantle it" (Nov 17, 2025): A critical report on the failure of a high-cost environmental project deemed "of no use" by experts. "UT rethinks 24/7 water supply project as costs soar" (Nov 26, 2025): Detailing the financial challenges and delays in modernizing the city's water network. "Centre 'obfuscating, covering up' MC's shifting deadlines for clearing Dadu Majra dump" (Dec 12, 2025): Reporting on the ongoing controversy surrounding the city's major waste dump. 4. Lifestyle & Local Trends "Chandigarh turns into a Thar city as women fuel the surge" (Dec 2, 2025): A feature on a unique automotive trend in the city, with a record 600 registrations by women drivers this year. "After fivefold spike in 2023, EV sales struggle to pick pace in Chandigarh" (Dec 2, 2025): Analyzing the slowdown in electric vehicle adoption despite previous surges. Signature Beat Hina is known for her meticulous tracking of RTI (Right to Information) data to expose administrative inefficiency. Her "Ground Zero" reporting on the Dadu Majra garbage dump and her scrutiny of the Chandigarh Smart City projects have made her a key figure in the city’s civil society discourse. X (Twitter): @HinaRohtaki ... Read More

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