The Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of a proposal to relocate Delhi’s 135-year-old Central Secretariat Library, which reportedly houses about 8.5 lakh books. The court is scheduled to hear the matter on Monday, according to the reports.
The sources say concerns have been raised about whether suitable accommodation is available for the library’s collection and whether adequate space will be provided under the Central Vista redevelopment plan. The issue is framed as an attempt to understand the potential impact of relocation on the availability of books and on preservation of the library’s holdings.
While one outlet highlights the Supreme Court hearing date and the reported accommodation and preservation concerns, another emphasizes the court’s use of suo motu powers and links the scrutiny to space-related issues under the Central Vista plan. Both accounts indicate that judicial review is prompted by questions about logistics and safeguards for the library’s large collection.
