Supreme Court to hear case on relocation of 135-year-old Central Secretariat Library
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Heritage preservation vs urban redevelopment: a GS2 case study on judicial oversight and administrative accountability.
Why in news
The Supreme Court is hearing a suo moto case regarding the relocation of the 135-year-old Central Secretariat Library in Delhi amidst the Central Vista redevelopment.
Background
The Central Secretariat Library in Delhi houses over 8.5 lakh books and is 135 years old. The Supreme Court bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Sanjeev Sachdeva is reviewing reports claiming no space was allocated for it in the Central Vista Plan.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceCentral Secretariat Library is located in Delhi
- FactThe library houses more than 8.5 lakh books
- BodyMinistry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is the nodal ministry for the Central Vista project
- FactThe library is 135 years old
Prelims practice question
Which ministry is the nodal ministry for the Central Vista project?
- (a)Ministry of Culture
- (b)Ministry of Tourism
- (c)Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- (d)Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Show answer
Answer: (c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs — The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is the nodal ministry for the Central Vista project.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the judicial oversight required in large-scale urban redevelopment projects to ensure the preservation of heritage and public assets.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Heritage preservation: Balancing modern infrastructure expansion with the protection of historical institutional assets
- Administrative transparency: Ensuring clear spatial allocation for public utilities during large-scale urban planning
- Judicial review: The role of the judiciary in monitoring executive decisions on public infrastructure
Keywords: Suo moto · Judicial oversight · Urban redevelopment · Heritage preservation · Public assets
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