Congress served final notice to vacate Lutyens Delhi offices by March 28

The Congress party has been issued final notices by the Estate Department to vacate its historic 24, Akbar Road office and 5, Raisina Road premises in Lutyens Delhi by March 28, sources said. The Akbar Road office has served as the party’s headquarters since 1978, while the Raisina Road premises host the Indian Youth Congress.

The notice, delivered only a few days ago, reportedly gives the party less than a week to comply. The Congress is yet to decide on a course of action and may challenge the notice in court. The party has already completed construction of its new office at Indira Bhawan.

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Congress MP Karti Chidambaram urged that rules be applied uniformly and not target the party specifically.

(With inputs from agencies)