This led to a series of Indian commissions including works for St George's Cathedral, Madras.

The Indian high commission in Canberra helped Haneef's family arrange legal assistance.

A spokeswoman for Top Gear said: "We have received a letter [of complaint] from the Indian high commission.

The Indian high commission had not responded to a request for comment at the time of publication.

Meanwhile a federal Indian commission, sought a peaceful solution.

The BBC originally wanted him to do a programme on India but the Indian high commission in London refused him a visa.

In 1840 an Indian commission was appointed whose responsibilities included overseeing further conveyances of land.

So, the Indian high commission in Maldives has forwarded the family's request for further enquiries into the matter to the government of Maldives.

The Utah State Legislature established a three-member Indian commission in 1959 to return royalties of $632,000 to the Navajo people.

He also served with the Indian commission.