Lok Niwas, Delhi
| Lok Niwas, Delhi | |
|---|---|
The façade of Raj Niwas | |
Interactive map of the Lok Niwas, Delhi area | |
| General information | |
| Type | Government residence |
| Coordinates | 28°40′20″N 77°13′14″E / 28.6721°N 77.2206°E |
| Current tenants | Vinai Kumar Saxena |
| Owner | Government of Delhi |
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Lok Niwas formerly Raj Niwas (transl. Government House) is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, who serves as the head of state for Delhi and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It is located on Raj Niwas Marg in Civil Lines, Delhi. The incumbent lieutenant governor of Delhi is Vinai Kumar Saxena, who has held office since 23 May 2022.
In 1911, when Delhi was proclaimed the new imperial capital of the British Raj, Raj Niwas was the residence of Chief Commissioner of Delhi.