Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Government Employees Voice Concerns Over New Office Space
Some government workers are not happy with their new office building, Kartavya Bhavan.
They say the open office layout makes it hard to keep work private and can slow things down.
Officials are worried about being able to talk on the phone or handle sensitive files without others listening.
They feel the way desks are shared and the lack of private rooms for some employees goes against rules about how much space people should have.
They have asked the government to fix the layout, but haven't received a response yet.
Central government employees express dissatisfaction with the new office space in Kartavya Bhavan.
The Central Secretariat Service Forum (CSSF) wrote to the PMO about the arbitrary allocation of office spaces.
The new building features an open-plan office design, affecting privacy and confidentiality.
Employees, including undersecretaries, are concerned about the lack of private workspaces.
The CSSF is requesting a review and corrective measures for the seating arrangements.
- Who
- Central government employees
- What
- Expressing concern over the new office space allocation in Kartavya Bhavan
- When
- Following the building's inauguration on August 6, and since the last month of the writing to PMO
- Where
- Kartavya Bhavan, New Delhi
- Why
- Due to privacy, efficiency, and confidentiality concerns regarding office space allocation
Government Employees' Viewpoint
Government's Viewpoint
Office Space Allocation
Government Employees' Viewpoint
Employees complain about arbitrary allocation of space, violating established norms.
Government's Viewpoint
The government has not yet publicly responded to the concerns or provided their stance.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Government Employees' Viewpoint
Employees feel the open office design compromises privacy and confidentiality, essential for handling sensitive matters.
Government's Viewpoint
The government has not yet publicly responded to the concerns or provided their stance.
- Building Name
- Kartavya Bhavan
- Location of original building
- North Block
- Inauguration Date
- August 6
- Complaint filed by
- Central Secretariat Service Forum (CSSF)
- Office Space Allotment Norms
- Specified in March 2017 MoHUA order
- Officials' Main concern
- Lack of privacy and confidentiality