Kindly refer to your letter dated 22nd August 1997 enclosing a copy of the news report in the Hindu dated 12th August 1997 wherein it was mentioned that a temple is taking shape at Ayodhya at the site of the Babari Masjid.

I have had the matter examined. No construction activity is going on at the disputed Ram Janambhoomi Babari Masjid site at Ayodhya. it is a fact that some cutting and carving of stone pillars is going on in the workshop established by the VHP which is two kilometers away from the disputed site. Since this activity per se does not constitute any violation of the law it would not be possible for the Government of India or the District Administration to take any action in the matter.

I would like to assure that in compliance of the Supreme Court order dated 24.10.1994, status quo is being maintained at the disputed site.