Agra District Court heard a plea filed by the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha (ABHM) for a prohibitory injunction on the observance of the 'Urs' or the death anniversary of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan at the Taj Mahal.
According to the petitioners, in response to an RTI, the ASI replied that neither Mughals, nor the British government or the Government of India have allowed 'Urs' celebration in the Taj Mahal.
The tourist was led to the control room, where he expressed surprise at the prohibition on performing 'namaz' at the Taj Mahal. He was then allowed to continue his visit to Agra after submitting a written apology.
According to officials of the ASI, a notice for water tax and one for property tax has been issued. The ASI has been asked to pay around Rs 1.40 lakh and Rs 1 crore as water tax.