(a) whether ITDC hotels have given complimentary membership for swimming pool, free accommodation and other facilities to some important persons during the last three years;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) whether any inquiry has been conducted in this regard;
(d) if so, the outcome thereof along with the loss suffered by these hotels during the said period as a result thereof; and
(e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to withdraw such facilities?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)
(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e): Yes, Sir. However, strict instructions have been issued that no
complimentary membership be given for swimming pool and health club. The issue of giving
free accommodation in accordance with existing hospitality trade practices is being re-examined.
With regard to complimentary membership accorded during previous years, a retired senior IAS
officer has been asked to look into the entire issue and submit his report within two months.
Further action will be initiated on receipt of the report.