Delhi: AAP cries foul after Centre issues ordinance on transfer, posting of Group A officers
India TV NewsThe AAP government on Saturday reacted sharply after the Centre issued an ordinance to establish an authority for the transfer and posting of Group-A officers in Delhi. The law, which comes seven days after the Supreme Court handed over the control of administrations in Delhi, excluding police, public requests, and land, to the chosen government, looks to set up a National Capital Civil Service Authority for the move of and disciplinary procedures against Group-A officers from the DANICS cadre. "There shall be an authority to be known as the National Capital Civil Service Authority to exercise the powers conferred on, and discharge the functions assigned to it," according to the ordinance. "Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, the National Capital Civil Service Authority shall have the responsibility to recommend the transfers and postings of all the Group 'A' officers and officers of DANICS serving in the affairs of the government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi but not officers serving in connection with any subject matter," it read. According to the amended ordinance, the National Capital Civil Service Authority will convene whenever necessary at a time and place determined by the member secretary with the approval of the chairperson.