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Supreme Court to Hear Case on Library Relocation
The Central Secretariat Library in Delhi is very old and has more than 8.5 lakh books.
It is currently in a building called Shastri Bhawan.
Reports say that building may be demolished, and the library’s future location has raised concerns.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a case about the library on October 5.
The case was registered on October 3.
Two judges, Sanjay Kumar and Sanjeev Sachdeva, are scheduled to hear it.
The housing ministry says space for the library has been provided in the redevelopment plan.
It also says the work needed to build the library is underway.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a suo motu case on October 5 concerning the proposed relocation of the Central Secretariat Library in Delhi.
The case was registered on October 3 and is assigned to a bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Sanjeev Sachdeva.
The 135-year-old library holds more than 8.5 lakh books and is currently spread across four floors of Shastri Bhawan.
Reports said only two rooms had been allotted for the library at Kartavya Bhawan-2 as Shastri Bhawan faces demolition and redevelopment.
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said space had been provided for the library under the Kartavya Path redevelopment plan and construction preparations were underway.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, the Central Secretariat Library, and the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- What
- The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a suo motu case concerning the library’s proposed relocation and accommodation.
- Where
- The library is in Delhi and is currently housed in Shastri Bhawan.
- When
- The case was registered on October 3 and is scheduled to be heard on October 5.
- Why
- Reports raised concerns about the library’s accommodation amid plans to demolish and redevelop Shastri Bhawan.
Reports and concerns
Ministry clarification
Availability of accommodation
Reports and concerns
Reports said only two rooms had been allotted at Kartavya Bhawan-2, prompting concerns about suitable space for the library and its collection.
Ministry clarification
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said space for the library had been provided for in the Kartavya Path redevelopment plan and that construction preparations were underway.
Key facts
- Library age
- 135 years
- Collection
- More than 8.5 lakh books
- Current location
- Shastri Bhawan, Delhi
- Case registration
- October 3
- Scheduled hearing
- October 5
- Bench
- Justices Sanjay Kumar and Sanjeev Sachdeva
- Ministry’s position
- Space has been provided under the Kartavya Path redevelopment plan; the construction process is underway.
Quotes
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
The Union ministry responsible for the Kartavya Path redevelopment plan.
“Contrary to a few reports, it is clarified that space for the Central Secretariat Library has been provided for in the Kartavya Path redevelopment plan. The necessary process for construction of the library is underway.”
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Supreme Court office report
An office report recording the registration of the suo motu case.
“It is submitted that the competent authority has been pleased to direct the registration of a fresh Suo Moto Writ Petition. Accordingly, Suo Moto Writ Petition (Civil) No…has been registered.”
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Sources
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