Question : CONDITION OF TEMPLES IN MAHARASHTRA

(a) whether a number of ancient temples are in bad condition in Maharashtra specially in village Chas Taluka Khed district in Pune;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is a fact that several complaints / representations have been made regarding preservation of ancient Laxmi Narayan Temple at village Chas Taluka Khed district Pune, in Maharashtra;

(d) if so, the details of the complaints received and the action taken in this regard;

(e) whether it is a fact that trustees of the temples have approached the State administration complaining about forgery in revenue records and removal of encroachment on ancient Laxmi Narayan Temple; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR PLANNING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)

(a)to (e) The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monuments in Maharashtra are in a good state of preservation. However, the ancient Laxmi Narayan Temple at village Chas, Taluka Khed, District Pune, in Maharashtra is not a centrally protected monument.

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is not aware of any complaints received and action taken by the State Administration.