SC issues notice to Centre over Central Vista library plan, seeks reply in 3 weeks
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the central government regarding the library facilities within the Central Vista project. The court is concerned about the preservation and accessibility of two lakh books currently in storage.
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This reflects ongoing judicial oversight regarding the preservation of national heritage and public infrastructure projects.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre seeking a detailed response within three weeks on the proposed library arrangements under the Central Vista project, particularly the space earmarked for the existing collection of books.The court also appointed senior advocate Hari Priya Padmanabhan to assist it in examining the matter.During the hearing, the Supreme Court expressed concern over the existing library collection, noting that around two lakh books have been lying packed in cartons in RK Puram, Delhi, and have remained unopened since 2011.The court sought clarity on…
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