Instructions on Raj Bhavan's Library Access

Raj Bhavan Library is situated Ground floor, South-east corner of Raj Bhavan, Kolkata. The Library is modest of size. But it holds "niches of surprise, volumes and papers that reflect a certain grace-in-age." It has been a special privilege to restore from the dust of neglect several books that belong to the Governors of the days bygone and contributed to the Library or just 'left behind'. These books often bear the signatures and inscriptions of the Governors. They shed light on the Governors' range of reading interests and concerns and the diversity of the visitors who brought some of these books as gifts.

Restricted entry is provided to the Scholars/Researchers/Students to access the Library in Raj Bhavan, Kolkata, subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. A request for access to the Library in Raj Bhavan can be made to the Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor of West Bengal clearly indicating the preferred date of the visit, area of research and the number of persons. The request shall clearly mention the address and contact number of the applicant and a certificate from the concerned College/Institution (if any). Foreign nationals should enclose a photocopy of their passport along with the request.
2. Timings of visit will be from 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs.
3. Entry to Raj Bhavan for visitors will be through North Gate of Raj Bhavan, facing the Telephone Bhavan.
4. Visitors are requested to carry their valid Government Photo ID cards and Foreign visitors are requested to carry photocopies of their passport and the original on the day of their visit.
5. Mobile phones and cameras will not be permitted. Mobile phones and other baggage may be deposited at the Security Check Point.

For security purposes, Governor's Secretariat reserves the right to approve/reject the request to visit Raj Bhavan. The Governor's Secretariat also reserves the right to cancel the permission granted, without citing any reason, if circumstances render it necessary.However, if due to unforeseen circumstances the booking is cancelled by Raj Bhavan, dates will be reallocated in certain cases.

For any query and assistance related to visit, please contact

Special Secretary to the Governor /
OSD to the Governor

Phone: 033 2200 1641 (Ext. 202/284)

Email: hsecretariat@gmail.com