The complainant claimed that he found hair in breakfast served by the hotel. (Image generated using AI)

A hotel in Karnataka has been directed to pay Rs 8,000 to a customer after he allegedly found hair in his breakfast and was insisted on paying for the ‘contaminated’ dish despite informing them about it.

President Krishnan K and member Beena K G of the Kasaragod District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directed the hotel to pay Rs 5,000 as compensation and Rs 3,000 towards litigation costs.

“Complaint is partly allowed, directing opposite party to pay compensation of Rs 5000 along with cost of litigation of Rs. 3000 to the complainant within 30 days from the date of receipt of copy of this order,” the order read.

Hair in Sajjige Avalakki

The complainant stated that he had visited the hotel with a friend on September 28, 2025, while travelling from Manjeshwar to Madikeri. According to the complaint, he found hair embedded in the Sajjige Avalakki served to him for breakfast.…