India, March 18 -- The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) (HRAWI) has urged the state government to grant an extension or allow staggered payment of annual licence fees, due to the ongoing disruption in commercial LPG supply, which has severely impacted the hospitality sector.

In a representation to deputy chief minister and state excise minister Sunetra Pawar, the association requested a one-month extension of the payment deadline from March 31 to April 30. As an alternative, it has proposed a staggered payment system, allowing fees to be paid in four quarterly installments, March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31.

Pradeep Shetty, spokesperson of HRAWI, said the situation on the ground remains critical, with appro...