SC directs Delhi govt to amend its plea, add Lieutenant Governor as party in case
1 year, 8 months ago

SC directs Delhi govt to amend its plea, add Lieutenant Governor as party in case

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government to amend its plea and add Lieutenant Governor as a party in the case. The apex court also issued notice to the Centre on the plea filed by the Delhi government challenging the constitutionality of the ordinance on control of services. In the petition, Delhi government has urged the top court to pass appropriate direction to quash the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Ordinance 2023. The Ordinance was brought to amend the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 and it circumvents the Supreme Court judgement in the Centre vs Delhi case.

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Delhi Election Results 2025 With BJP Set To Form Govt A Look At Key Petitions Challenging LG Powers In Supreme Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Election Results 2025 With BJP Set To Form Govt A Look At Key Petitions Challenging LG Powers In Supreme Court

ABP News  

New Delhi, Feb 8 The Delhi government is embroiled in multiple litigations with the Lieutenant Governor in the Supreme Court including its plea challenging the Centre's law establishing pre-eminence of the LG over the elected dispensation in controlling services in the national capital. Parliament cleared the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill 2023, also known as the Delhi …

Delhi Government Totally Hobbled, Made Non-Functional: P.D.T. Achary, Former Lok Sabha Secretary General
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Government Totally Hobbled, Made Non-Functional: P.D.T. Achary, Former Lok Sabha Secretary General

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 29, 2025 00:31 IST - 5 MINS READ Former Lok Sabha Secretary General P.D.T. On May 11, 2023, a Supreme Court judgment restored the Delhi government’s jurisdiction over the services. But on May 19, 2023, the Centre promulgated the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Ordinance, which placed the services under the Centre’s control and nullified …

Delhi Lt Governor given full powers to form any authority ahead of MCD polls
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Lt Governor given full powers to form any authority ahead of MCD polls

India Today  

In a significant development, the Centre has further expanded the powers of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena. The notification has been issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs in pursuance of clause of Article 239 of the Constitution, in conjunction with section 45D of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991. Section 45D of …

President empowers Delhi LG to form, appoint members to boards and authorities
6 months, 2 weeks ago

President empowers Delhi LG to form, appoint members to boards and authorities

India TV News  

President Droupadi Murmu delegated authority to Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, allowing him to form and appoint members to any authority, board, commission, or statutory body under laws enacted by Parliament for the National Capital Territory of Delhi on Tuesday. MHA notification details The MHA's notification stated, "In pursuance of clause of Article 239 of the Constitution read with …

An overview of governance in Delhi | Explained
7 months ago

An overview of governance in Delhi | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi can nominate 10 aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on his own without the aid and advice of its council of ministers. Since 2015, the Union government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Delhi government led by …

Delhi Services Bill passed by Rajya Sabha after intense debate
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Services Bill passed by Rajya Sabha after intense debate

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023, with 131 MPs in favour and 102 against. The Lok Sabha, meanwhile, passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023, the Pharmacy Bill, 2023, the Mediation Bill, 2023 and the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Bill, 2023. It was soon adjourned …

Controversial Delhi Services Bill cleared
1 year, 7 months ago

Controversial Delhi Services Bill cleared

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Parliament on Monday gave its nod to the contentious Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023, with the Rajya Sabha approving it with 131 votes in favour and 102 against. AAP leader Raghav Chadha said the bill is a “political fraud” and “constitutional sin” aimed at taking away the powers of an elected government in the …

Amit Shah to move Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha on August 7
1 year, 7 months ago

Amit Shah to move Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha on August 7

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023, in Rajya Sabha on August 7. Earlier on August 3, the Lok Sabha passed the Bill to replace the ordinance on transfers and postings of senior officers in the Delhi government. According to a report of PTI, a source said that Senior Congress …

Delhi Services Bill to come in Rajya Sabha on Monday
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Services Bill to come in Rajya Sabha on Monday

Firstpost  

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023 to replace the ordinance on transfers and postings of senior officers in the Delhi government was passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday amid a walkout by the opposition parties. The government is likely to bring the Delhi Services Bill for its consideration and passage in Rajya Sabha on Monday, sources …

Delhi Services Bill likely to be tabled for its consideration and passage in Rajya Sabha on August 7
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Services Bill likely to be tabled for its consideration and passage in Rajya Sabha on August 7

India TV News  

The central government is likely to table the Delhi Services Bill for its consideration and passage in Rajya Sabha, sources said on Monday. Earlier on August 3, the Lok Sabha passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023 to replace the ordinance on transfers and postings of senior officers in the Delhi government. The Bill, which gives …

Lok Sabha Passes Delhi Services Bill (GNCTD Amendment Bill)
1 year, 7 months ago

Lok Sabha Passes Delhi Services Bill (GNCTD Amendment Bill)

Live Law  

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the contentious Government of NCT of Delhi Bill, 2023 - which seeks to dilute the powers of the Delhi Government over services. National Capital Civil Service Authority The Bill seeks to establish a permanent authority named "National Capital Civil Service Authority" to take decisions with respect to the postings and control of civil servants. …

Amit Shah did not have single valid argument in favour of Delhi services bill: Kejriwal
1 year, 7 months ago

Amit Shah did not have single valid argument in favour of Delhi services bill: Kejriwal

The Hindu  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah did not have a single valid argument in favour of bringing the GNCTD Bill, 2023, and asserted that the opposition bloc INDIA will never let it happen. Initiating the debate in Lok Sabha on the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023, Mr. Shah …

AAP opposition to Delhi services bill aimed at hiding corruption: Amit Shah
1 year, 7 months ago

AAP opposition to Delhi services bill aimed at hiding corruption: Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on August 3 asserted the power of Parliament to make laws for the National Capital, saying the AAP was opposing the Delhi services bill with the sole intention of hiding its corruption and asked other Opposition parties to think of people's welfare and not of the new alliance. Initiating the debate in the Lok Sabha …

LS takes up Delhi services bill, Amit Shah attacks AAP government over “corruption”
1 year, 7 months ago

LS takes up Delhi services bill, Amit Shah attacks AAP government over “corruption”

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday moved the bill to replace the ordinance for control of services in Delhi for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha. Moving the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023 in the House, the Home Minister said there are provisions in the Constitution that allow the Centre to make laws …

Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests by Opposition members
1 year, 7 months ago

Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests by Opposition members

The Hindu  

Amid vociferous protests by the Opposition members, the Union government on Tuesday introduced a contentious Bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the Ordinance over control of Delhi services. The Bill, which seek to reverse the effect of a May 11 Supreme Court verdict that gave the Delhi government control over administrative services, was introduced by Minister of State for …

Delhi ordinance bill likely to be introduced by Amit Shah at the Lok Sabha today
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi ordinance bill likely to be introduced by Amit Shah at the Lok Sabha today

Live Mint  

The Delhi Services Bill is scheduled for introduction in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. According to The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, all transfers and postings of senior officers in the Delhi government will be done by a three-member committee headed by the Delhi chief minister. The Delhi ordinance was promulgated by the central government a week …

Modi govt introduces Delhi Services Bill in Lok Sabha, AAP calls it an 'illegal piece of paper'
1 year, 7 months ago

Modi govt introduces Delhi Services Bill in Lok Sabha, AAP calls it an 'illegal piece of paper'

India TV News  

Delhi Ordinance: The Centre on Tuesday introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha in the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament. The Bill to replace Delhi Services Ordinance was tabled by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai. “All INDIA bloc members and those who respect Constitution will vehemently oppose the …

Delhi CM Kejriwal Meets LG VK Saxena Ahead Of LS Session Where Centre Will Table Ordinance Bill
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi CM Kejriwal Meets LG VK Saxena Ahead Of LS Session Where Centre Will Table Ordinance Bill

ABP News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday met Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena ahead of the Lok Sabha session tomorrow wherein the Union government will table Delhi Ordinance Bill seeking to replace an ordinance on matters related to services in the national capital, news agency PTI reported. "It was basically a reach-out meeting that took place close on the heels …

Delhi Ordinance Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha tomorrow
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Ordinance Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha tomorrow

Live Mint  

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023, aimed at replacing the contentious ordinance on the control of services and officers' posting in Delhi will be introduced in Lok Sabha tomorrow. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal had informed Lok Sabha of the government's business on Friday and mentioned that the bill to replace Delhi …

Lok Sabha To Witness Stormy Session As Centre Set To Introduce Delhi Ordinance Bill Today
1 year, 7 months ago

Lok Sabha To Witness Stormy Session As Centre Set To Introduce Delhi Ordinance Bill Today

ABP News  

The Centre will on Tuesday introduce The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha. According to The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, all transfers and postings of senior officers in the Delhi government will be done by a three-member committee headed by the Delhi chief minister. The ordinance was brought by the …

Violates federalism: Owaisi opposes introducing Delhi ordinance bill in Parliament
1 year, 7 months ago

Violates federalism: Owaisi opposes introducing Delhi ordinance bill in Parliament

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As the Bill to replace the Centre's Ordinance on control of services in Delhi is likely to be tabled in Parliament this week, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday moved a notice to Lok Sabha General Secretary opposing the introduction of the bill, saying that "it violates the principle of federalism, which is part of the basic structure …

What's the Delhi ordinance bill that will be tabled in Parliament | Top points
1 year, 7 months ago

What's the Delhi ordinance bill that will be tabled in Parliament | Top points

India Today  

The Delhi services bill, which gives the Centre authority over the Delhi government on the control of administrative services and transfer of officers in the national capital, is set to be introduced in Parliament this week. The bill has been a bone of contention between Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party and Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena since the Centre promulgated …

Delhi CM Kejriwal meets L-G ahead of tabling of Bill in Parliament to replace services ordinance
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi CM Kejriwal meets L-G ahead of tabling of Bill in Parliament to replace services ordinance

India TV News  

New Delhi: AAP convenor and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday met Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at the Raj Niwas. This meeting took place in the backdrop of a Bill which will be tabled in the Parliament soon, seeking to replace an ordinance on matters related to services in Delhi. "It was basically a reach-out meeting that took place close …

Supreme Court refers Delhi ordinance case to Constitution Bench
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court refers Delhi ordinance case to Constitution Bench

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on July 20 referred the Delhi Government’s challenge against a Central ordinance — which effectively returns power over the civil services in the national capital to the Lieutenant Governor — to a Constitution Bench. The Supreme Court asked whether the impact of the ordinance was that the “State legislature cannot enact a law under Entry 41 at …

SC refers Delhi govt’s plea challenging Centre's services ordinance to five-judge Constitution bench
1 year, 7 months ago

SC refers Delhi govt’s plea challenging Centre's services ordinance to five-judge Constitution bench

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Thursday referred to a five-judge Constitution bench the Delhi government’s plea challenging the recent Ordinance promulgated by the Centre to take away “services” from the control of Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government The Supreme Court on Thursday referred to a five-judge Constitution bench the Delhi government’s plea challenging the recent ordinance promulgated by the Centre to take …

Delhi Ordinance case: Supreme Court may refer case to Constitution Bench
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Ordinance case: Supreme Court may refer case to Constitution Bench

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on July 17 said it may refer the Delhi government’s petition against a Central Ordinance, which effectively gives power over civil services in the national capital to the Lieutenant Governor, to a Constitution Bench for an authoritative pronouncement. Contest over Delhi rule Key points that the Delhi government and the Centre raised in the Supreme Court: DELHI …

Government lists bill to replace Delhi ordinance for Monsoon Session
1 year, 8 months ago

Government lists bill to replace Delhi ordinance for Monsoon Session

The Hindu  

The government has listed the Bill to replace the contentious ordinance on Delhi services for the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, that begins on July 20. Aam Aadmi Party convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met the heads of various Opposition parties over the last one-month garnering support for AAP’s campaign against the Bill. The Congress, despite pressure from …

SC to hear Delhi govt's plea challenging Centre’s ordinance on control of services today
1 year, 8 months ago

SC to hear Delhi govt's plea challenging Centre’s ordinance on control of services today

India TV News  

Delhi ordinance: The Supreme Court on Monday will hear a plea filed by the Delhi Government challenging the constitutional validity of the ordinance brought in by the Centre with regard to control over services in the national capital. ‘Unconstitutional exercise of executive fiat’ The Aam Aadmi Party Government had approached the apex court against the Government of National Capital Territory …

Supreme Court To Hear On July 10 Delhi Govt's Challenge Against Centre's Ordinance Giving Overriding Powers To LG Over Services
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court To Hear On July 10 Delhi Govt's Challenge Against Centre's Ordinance Giving Overriding Powers To LG Over Services

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has agreed to list on July 10, 2023, the plea filed by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi challenging the ordinance brought by the Central Government recently to take away the powers of the GNCTD to control civil servants serving it. The matter was mentioned before a bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, …

Supreme Court to hear Delhi govt's plea on July 10 against Centre's ordinance on control of services
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court to hear Delhi govt's plea on July 10 against Centre's ordinance on control of services

India TV News  

Delhi govt vs Centre ordinance row: In a latest update to a plea filed by the Delhi government challenging the constitutionality of the ordinance on control of services, the Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear the matter on July 10. The ordinance, which came a week after the Supreme Court handed over the control of services in Delhi excluding …

Supreme Court to hear AAP govt’s plea on Centre’s Delhi services ordinance
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court to hear AAP govt’s plea on Centre’s Delhi services ordinance

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear the plea filed by the Aam Aadmi Party challenging the constitutional validity of the Delhi Services Ordinance which was brought by the Union Government and gave powers Delhi's Lieutenant Governor the power to transfer and post civil servants in the national capital. Earlier, the Delhi government last month moved the Supreme Court against …

The legality of the Delhi Ordinance
1 year, 8 months ago

The legality of the Delhi Ordinance

The Hindu  

The Ordinance promulgated by the President on May 19, 2023 amending the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act 1991 took away the services from the jurisdiction of the Delhi government. The Supreme Court based its decision to bring the services within the jurisdiction of the Delhi Assembly and the government on the constitutional mandate contained in Article 239AA …

Kejriwal govt moves SC over Centre’s services ordinance
1 year, 8 months ago

Kejriwal govt moves SC over Centre’s services ordinance

Hindustan Times  

The Centre’s ordinance, which wrests control from the elected government over services, allows the Union government to take over the governance of the Capital, the Delhi government said on Friday while mounting a legal challenge of the ordinance in the Supreme Court. Seeking a stay on the ordinance, the Delhi government said it shows contempt for the elected government by …

Kejriwal Govt Moves Supreme Court Over Centre's Ordinance On Control Of Services In Delhi
1 year, 8 months ago

Kejriwal Govt Moves Supreme Court Over Centre's Ordinance On Control Of Services In Delhi

ABP News  

The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government moved the Supreme Court on Friday over the Centre's ordinance that reversed the effect of Supreme Court verdict that gave the local government power over administrative services, ANI reported. READ | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal To Burn Copies Of Centre's Ordinance At AAP Office A 'National Capital Service Authority' was established to make recommendations to …

Kejriwal-led AAP govt challenges Center's ordinance in Supreme Court; calls it 'unconstitutional'
1 year, 8 months ago

Kejriwal-led AAP govt challenges Center's ordinance in Supreme Court; calls it 'unconstitutional'

India TV News  

Delhi govt vs Centre ordinance row: Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government on Friday approached the Supreme Court against the Center's ordinance over control of services in the national capital. The AAP government in its appeal filed in Supreme Court has stated that the Centre's ordinance is "unconstitutional and it should be immediately put on stay". What does the petition say In …

Delhi services ordinance renders elected govt redundant: Kejriwal
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi services ordinance renders elected govt redundant: Kejriwal

Hindustan Times  

Arvind Kejriwal lashed out at the Union government’s services ordinance on Wednesday, saying it not only overturns a Supreme Court order giving the elected government power over the Capital but has provisions that “render the elected government redundant”, and effectively makes Prime Minister Narendra Modi the chief minister of Delhi. Listing three provisions of the ordinance and their impact, Kejriwal …

The Delhi ordinance is an unabashed power-grab
1 year, 9 months ago

The Delhi ordinance is an unabashed power-grab

The Hindu  

On May 19 this year, the Union government promulgated an ordinance to amend the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 that effectively nullified the Supreme Court judgment of May 11 on the powers over bureaucratic appointments in Delhi. Congress leader Ajay Maken said that “cooperative federalism principles don’t fit” Delhi since it is the “National Capital”. The …

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Extends Support To Kejriwal Over Delhi Ordinance
1 year, 9 months ago

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Extends Support To Kejriwal Over Delhi Ordinance

ABP News  

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has extended his support to the Delhi government in its battle with the Centre over an ordinance on the control of services in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said. The Aam Aadmi Party national convenor has so far met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, Nationalist Congress Party …

Delhi government moves Supreme Court over NGT ordering panel headed by Lieutenant Governor to monitor solid waste management
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi government moves Supreme Court over NGT ordering panel headed by Lieutenant Governor to monitor solid waste management

The Hindu  

The Delhi government has moved the Supreme Court challenging an order of the National Green Tribunal by which a High-Level Committee headed by Lieutenant-Governor V.K. The AAP-led Delhi government, which has been at loggerheads with the Lieutenant Governor over several administrative issues, filed the appeal against the February 16 order of the NGT, saying that its effect was to “bypass …

The Centre’s Services Ordinance disregards the Constitution, the court, and citizens
1 year, 9 months ago

The Centre’s Services Ordinance disregards the Constitution, the court, and citizens

The Hindu  

In the last 10 days, we have witnessed both the emancipation and subversion of the people’s will. The emancipation was at the hands of the Supreme Court, where a five-judge Bench unanimously recognised the control of the Delhi government over administrative services. The subversion was at the hands of the Central government, which, by promulgating an ordinance to nullify the …

Explained | How will the new Ordinance affect ‘services’ in Delhi?
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained | How will the new Ordinance affect ‘services’ in Delhi?

The Hindu  

The story so far: A Constitution Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India D.Y. The judgment intended to strike a balance between the national interests of the Centre in the capital and the authority of an elected Delhi government to legislate and administer meaningfully through “professional” civil service officers deputed to its departments. The Ordinance forms a “permanent” National …

No decision on backing AAP against Centre's ordinance, says Congress
1 year, 9 months ago

No decision on backing AAP against Centre's ordinance, says Congress

India Today  

Refuting reports claiming that the Congress party has decided to lend support to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal against Centre's ordinance, senior party leader KC Venugopal said the Congress party had not taken any decision on the issue of the ordinance brought against the SC judgment. "The Congress Party has not taken any decision on the issue of the Ordinance brought …

Delhi Was Flexing, Says BJP. Kejriwal Hits Back With 'Contempt Of SC' — Top Points On AAP Vs Centre Fight On Bureaucrats
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi Was Flexing, Says BJP. Kejriwal Hits Back With 'Contempt Of SC' — Top Points On AAP Vs Centre Fight On Bureaucrats

ABP News  

The Centre has released a legal order detailing procedures regarding allocation, relocation, oversight, and affiliated topics concerning the administration of Delhi's National Capital Territory. The Centre's action is being perceived as a strategic move to gain authority over the services department of the Delhi government. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Centre's ordinance that reinstated the control of services …

BREAKING | Central Government Seeks Review Of Supreme Court Judgement Which Held That Delhi Govt Has Control Over "Services"
1 year, 9 months ago

BREAKING | Central Government Seeks Review Of Supreme Court Judgement Which Held That Delhi Govt Has Control Over "Services"

Live Law  

The Central Government has moved the Supreme Court today against its judgement holding that the National Capital Territory of Delhi has legislative and executive power over administrative services in the National Capital, excluding matters relating to public order, police and land. The Constitution Bench judgement had also held that the Lieutenant Governor shall be bound by the decision of Delhi …

'An act of treachery': AAP slams Centre over Ordinance on services in Delhi
1 year, 9 months ago

'An act of treachery': AAP slams Centre over Ordinance on services in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Admi Party on late Friday lashed out at the Centre for bringing an ordinance notifying rules for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi regarding the 'transfer posting, vigilance and other incidental matters, and termed it an "act of dishonesty and treachery". Delhi Ministers Gopal Rai, Atishi Marlena, Kailash Gahlot, Imran Hussain and Saurabh Bhardwaj wait outside …

Centre brings ordinance on control of services in Delhi
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre brings ordinance on control of services in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Union government on Friday brought an ordinance to notify rules for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi regarding the 'transfer posting, vigilance and other incidental matters'. "With a view to give effect to the intent and purpose behind the provisions of Article 239AA, a permanent authority headed by the democratically elected Chief Minister of Delhi …

Centre moves SC seeking review of May 11 verdict on services row
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre moves SC seeking review of May 11 verdict on services row

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Centre has moved the Supreme Court seeking review of its May 11 verdict which held that the Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over the administration of services except for public order, police and land. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, in a unanimous verdict, had put an end to the …

Centre moves SC over Delhi government's 'legislative and executive power over services' bid
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre moves SC over Delhi government's 'legislative and executive power over services' bid

India TV News  

The Centre filed a petition with the Supreme Court on Saturday, asking for a review of the May 11 Constitution bench decision, which said that the Delhi government has "legislative and executive power over services" in the national capital. Lt Governor means 'administrator' The Delhi Lieutenant Governor's role as an administrator with the authority to make decisions on proposals considered …

Centre reverses Supreme Court order, gives Delhi Lieutenant Governor final say on bureaucrats
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre reverses Supreme Court order, gives Delhi Lieutenant Governor final say on bureaucrats

The Hindu  

New Delhi The Union government on Friday brought an ordinance designating the Lieutenant Governor as the administrator of Delhi who will have the final say on the postings and transfer of all bureaucrats serving the Delhi government. The ordinance, promulgated by President Droupadi Murmu, seeks to amend the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 and effectively negates …

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