Question : CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENCE FOR PM



(a) whether the Delhi High Court has sought the opinion of the Government regarding a safe and secure permanent residence for the Prime Minister;

(b) if so, the opinion of the Government in this regard;

(c) whether the Government are contemplating to construct Prime Minister`s residence at a particular place; and

(d) if so, the details in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI PON RADHAKRISHNAN )

(a): The Delhi High Court during the course of hearing in a writ petition had requested the additional Solicitor General of India to ascertain the views of the Government on the issue of permanent residence for the Prime Minister.

(b): The Government is yet to take a view in the matter.

(c)&(d): No such proposal is under consideration.