(a) whether the Government proposes to close the offices of Central Government
in Delhi during Commonwealth Games in view of security concerns;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the State Government of Delhi has already declared to close its offices during the games;and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE (Independent Charge) IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY;
MINISTER OF THE STATE (Independent Charge) IN THE MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCE;
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE PRIME’S MINISTER OFFICE;
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS;AND
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN)
(a) & (b): 14th October, 2010 (Thursday) has been declared as a holiday for Central Government Offices,
including Central Public Sector Undertakings, located at Delhi/New Delhi on the occasion of closing
ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. The opening ceremony of the Games is on 3rd October, 2010 which
is a Sunday.
(c) & (d): The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi has declared 14th October,
2010 to be a public holiday on account of closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games,2010.