Delhi government officials have dismissed rumours of the secretariat being sealed following an order from the general administration department. The order restricts the removal of documents and computer hardware from the premises to ensure the safety of records. Officials affirmed that the secretariat is operating normally and that the security of official records is being maintained.
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