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 regarding the lack of space for the library 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. Examine the judicial oversight and administrative challenges involved in preserving heritage institutions during large-scale urban redevelopment projects like the Central Vista.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Heritage preservation vs. urban modernization: Balancing the protection of historical institutions with infrastructure expansion
- Administrative transparency: Ensuring public accountability in the allocation of space and resources during major government projects
Keywords: suo moto · judicial review · heritage preservation · urban redevelopment · administrative accountability
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