Goa, July 6 -- In an unusual move, the Supreme Court administration has formally written to the Centre, requesting the recovery of the official Chief Justice of India (CJI) residence from former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, who has allegedly overstayed well beyond the permitted duration following his retirement on November 10, 2024.

According to Rule 3B of the Supreme Court Judges (Amendment) Rules, 2022, a retired CJI may retain government accommodation-a Type VII bungalow-for up to six months rent-free. However, Justice Chandrachud continues to occupy the Type VIII bungalow at 5, Krishna Menon Marg, the designated residence for the sitting CJI, nearly eight months after his retirement.

In a letter dated July 1, 2025, addressed to the Ministr...