Govt. to reclaim 44 colonial-era rest houses

The government would reclaim 44 state-owned rest houses across the country that have fallen into disrepair under private management, Urban Development Authority (UDA) sources said yesterday.

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Originally built during the colonial era and located in scenic areas, the rest houses were previously managed by the UDA and local government authorities before being handed over to private operators. However, poor management and neglect have left many in a