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Supreme Court asks Centre for relocation plan of Delhi Central Secretariat Library
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 09:46 AM
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The Supreme Court has requested the Union government to submit its proposal for moving the Delhi Central Secretariat Library, citing concerns over the library’s future.
The Supreme Court, during a recent hearing, directed the Union government to furnish a detailed plan for the relocation of the Delhi Central Secretariat Library (CSL). The bench emphasized that the library, a key resource for civil servants and researchers, requires a clear roadmap to ensure uninterrupted services.
The CSL, housed within the Secretariat complex, has faced space constraints and infrastructural challenges for years. Officials have been exploring options to shift the collection to a more suitable premises, but a definitive proposal has not yet been presented to the court.
The Centre is expected to submit its relocation strategy within the timeframe set by the bench. Stakeholders anticipate that the plan will outline potential sites, timelines, and measures to safeguard the library’s extensive holdings during the transition.
The CSL, housed within the Secretariat complex, has faced space constraints and infrastructural challenges for years. Officials have been exploring options to shift the collection to a more suitable premises, but a definitive proposal has not yet been presented to the court.
The Centre is expected to submit its relocation strategy within the timeframe set by the bench. Stakeholders anticipate that the plan will outline potential sites, timelines, and measures to safeguard the library’s extensive holdings during the transition.