<p>Sources in the corporate affairs ministry said that companies and trusts linked to Ramdev deal in ayurveda medicine, food, cosmetics, construction, real estate, transport and packaging. <br /><br />An official told IANS that while there was no specific charge against these businesses, their income tax computation would be done.<br /><br />In the last five years, Ramdev is said to have built a huge business empire of over 30 companies. His key aide, Acharya Balakrishna, is said to hold the key to most of them. <br /><br />Besides the income tax department, the Enforcement Directorate will also examine these companies, the sources said. <br /><br />The companies are affiliated to Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth and Divya Yog Mandir trusts.<br />These trusts in Hardwar, according to the sources, had a combined turnover of some Rs.1,100 crore in 2009-10. </p>.<p>The broadcasting company that owns Aastha TV -- a religious channel -- is also affiliated to the trusts.<br /><br />Jaideep Arya, national co-coordinator of the Patanjali Yogapeeth, said the government was simply attempting to divert attention from the issues related to corruption that Ramdev had highlighted.<br /><br />"It is hogwash. The government is doing such things to divert people's attention. Now they can lay any blame (on him)," he said.<br /><br />But official sources say they are serious.</p>.<p>Ramdev also reportedly owns an island off the coast of Scotland, which can become taxable if the proposed direct tax code comes into effect in India.</p>.<p>The latest development comes shortly after Ramdev's showdown with the government, leading to the police evicting him and his supporters from the heart of Delhi.</p>.<p>Ramdev has demanded death penalty for corrupt politicians and officials and the seizure of black money stashed away abroad by rich Indians.</p>
<p>Sources in the corporate affairs ministry said that companies and trusts linked to Ramdev deal in ayurveda medicine, food, cosmetics, construction, real estate, transport and packaging. <br /><br />An official told IANS that while there was no specific charge against these businesses, their income tax computation would be done.<br /><br />In the last five years, Ramdev is said to have built a huge business empire of over 30 companies. His key aide, Acharya Balakrishna, is said to hold the key to most of them. <br /><br />Besides the income tax department, the Enforcement Directorate will also examine these companies, the sources said. <br /><br />The companies are affiliated to Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth and Divya Yog Mandir trusts.<br />These trusts in Hardwar, according to the sources, had a combined turnover of some Rs.1,100 crore in 2009-10. </p>.<p>The broadcasting company that owns Aastha TV -- a religious channel -- is also affiliated to the trusts.<br /><br />Jaideep Arya, national co-coordinator of the Patanjali Yogapeeth, said the government was simply attempting to divert attention from the issues related to corruption that Ramdev had highlighted.<br /><br />"It is hogwash. The government is doing such things to divert people's attention. Now they can lay any blame (on him)," he said.<br /><br />But official sources say they are serious.</p>.<p>Ramdev also reportedly owns an island off the coast of Scotland, which can become taxable if the proposed direct tax code comes into effect in India.</p>.<p>The latest development comes shortly after Ramdev's showdown with the government, leading to the police evicting him and his supporters from the heart of Delhi.</p>.<p>Ramdev has demanded death penalty for corrupt politicians and officials and the seizure of black money stashed away abroad by rich Indians.</p>