Lockdown curbs will force closure of 90 pc restaurants in Maharashtra: HRAWI SECTIONS Last Updated: Apr 06, 2021, 05:09 PM IST Share Synopsis The Hotel and Restaurant Association Western India (HRAWI) also urged the state government to compensate employees engaged in the industry and their families for the loss of income, and also support hoteliers and restaurateurs by waiving all statutory fees, taxes and utility bills. 2,860,092.0 The new guidelines of the Maharashtra government to curb COVID-19 infections will force almost 90 per cent of restaurants to shut down and has spelled doom for the hospitality industry in the state, HRAWI said on Tuesday. Maharashtra is witnessing a spike in COVID-19 cases, forcing authorities to impose restrictions from April 5.