Delhi HC to close at 3 pm tomorrow, ahead of Central Vista inauguration

Many official buildings are all set to remain closed from 3 pm onwards on Thursday in view of the inaugural function of the Central Vista at the India Gate circle. The official buildings include the Delhi High Court and the Patiala House Court. The notification to the effect was issued by the high court today. There will also be a 'special traffic arrangement' for the area where the inaugural event is being held and several dignitaries will also be in attendance.

"It is for information of all concerned that on account of special traffic arrangement in connection with the inaugural function of Central Vista at C-Hexagon on September 8, 2022, the Competent Authority has decided "that this Court, as well as Patiala House Court, shall remain closed from 3:00 PM onwards on September 8, 2022," said the notification by the high court which otherwise holds court till 4:30 pm on weekdays.

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly-christened Kartavya Path -- a stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate that will have red granite walkways with greenery all around, refurbished canals, state-wise food stalls, new amenity blocks, and vending kiosks.


The statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will also be unveiled by the PM at India Gate. These steps are in line with the prime minister's second 'Panch Pran' for New India in Amrit Kaal: 'remove any trace of colonial mindset', it said.

The entire stretch has been revamped under the Modi government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project.

The redevelopment project of the Central Vista envisages a new triangular Parliament building, a common central secretariat, revamping the three-km Rajpath, a new prime minister's residence and office, and a new vice-president's enclave.