In a written reply, Union Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma said, "Based on allegations/complaints/audit observations etc received in the Ministry of Tourism against India Tourism Offices in Beijing, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, London, New York and Toronto, disciplinary proceedings have been initiated in cases where prima facie allegations were found to be substantiated."
In all the six offices, the inquiry is going on regarding financial irregularities. The India Tourism office in London also faces complaint of administrative lapses between 2008 and 2011.
Replying to another query, the Union Minister said there are encroachments in 407 monuments/sites protected by the Centre.
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