Bhubaneswar: The popular Khao Gali near Ram Mandir, known as a buzzing hub for food lovers in the capital city, is facing the risk of closure as the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation ( BMC ) is moving ahead with plans to cancel vendor allotments over non-payment of rent.

According to reports, a proposal to vacate the area has been placed before the BMC during a meeting of the civic body. Despite the reduction of monthly rent, the vendors operating food vans and kiosks at the site have failed to clear dues, resulting in a revenue loss to the BMC.

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Earlier in April, the BMC had also ordered the closure of Khao Gali following repeated complaints from a nearby school’s parents’ association

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