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Patna High Court hears dispute over commercial use in Bodh Gaya

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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A Division Bench of the Patna High Court heard writ applications filed by the Bodhgaya Hotel Association. The petitioner sought directions to restrain various Maths/Monasteries in Bodh Gaya from using their premises for commercial purposes. The petitioner alleged that certain constructions were unauthorized and that some monasteries were operating commercial facilities, including star-category hotels near the Mahabodhi Temple.

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The petitioner contended that these commercial activities violated statutory provisions, adversely affected the religious character of the sites, and resulted in loss of revenue to the Government. The court noted that a Public Interest Litigation cannot be used to pursue disputes that concern competing interests of particular establishments.

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    Local tourism operators might face changes in revenue or operating costs if authorities enforce regulations against unauthorized commercial use of religious premises.

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