Question : COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES IN TEMPLES

(a) whether the Government are aware of the misuse of rooms constructed in Monastries, Temples and Matths for commercial purposes affecting the local hotel industry;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith effect on local hotel industry; and

(c) the measures taken or proposed to be taken ensure that the rooms are not utilized for commercial activities?

MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)

(a) & (b): No, Sir. No such complaint has been received.

(c): Does not arise.