Will do anything for Delhi, won't let anyone take its people's power: Kejriwal slams Centre over NCT Bill
3 years, 9 months ago

Will do anything for Delhi, won't let anyone take its people's power: Kejriwal slams Centre over NCT Bill

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said his government and party are "ready to do anything" for the people for Delhi but won't allow the central government "to take away the people's power". Addressing a protest rally against the Government of NCT Delhi Bill, 2021 at Jantar Mantar, Arvind Kejriwal said, "We are ready to do anything for the people of Delhi. The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government has alleged that by bringing in this Bill, the Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to take away the power from people of Delhi. CENTRE TRYING TO END PEOPLE'S RULE IN DELHI: KEJRIWAL Addressing AAP workers at Jantar Mantar, Arvind Kejriwal said, "The Bill says Delhi government will now mean the LG.

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New Delhi chief minister to be able to push stalled projects
3 months, 1 week ago

New Delhi chief minister to be able to push stalled projects

Hindustan Times  

Arvind Kejriwal’s decision to step down as Delhi chief minister may enable the Aam Aadmi Party leader chosen as his successor to put in motion several projects, which have been in limbo due to the CM’s incarceration, according to former senior bureaucrats and government officials, who added that the party will hope to leverage these schemes to boost its chances …

Delhi Lt Governor given full powers to form any authority ahead of MCD polls
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 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 …

Parliament passes Bill to extend protection for unauthorised constructions in national capital
1 year ago

Parliament passes Bill to extend protection for unauthorised constructions in national capital

The Hindu  

The Parliament on Tuesday passed a Bill to extend by three years the protection given to unauthorised constructions in slums, farm houses and other colonies in the national capital from facing any official action. The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws Second Act, 2023, extends the protection given to unauthorised buildings for a period of three years from January 1, …

Centre tables Bill to push deadline for regularising illegal colonies in Delhi
1 year ago

Centre tables Bill to push deadline for regularising illegal colonies in Delhi

The Hindu  

The Union government on Wednesday introduced a Bill in Parliament to extend for a period of three years the validity of a Central Act, which provides for the recognition of unauthorised colonies and relocation of slum dwellers. The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws Second Bill, 2023, introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, …

President denies approval to Delhi Electricity Reforms (Amendment) Bill 2022: Here's why
1 year, 2 months ago

President denies approval to Delhi Electricity Reforms (Amendment) Bill 2022: Here's why

India TV News  

The President has denied approval to the Delhi Electricity Reforms Bill 2022 passed by the Delhi Assembly. The bill sought to raise the retirement age of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission members and chairman from 65 years to 70. Speaking to the media, Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel said that the bill was not approved by the president and returned …

Delhi Assembly session gets one-day extension, will continue till 18 August
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi Assembly session gets one-day extension, will continue till 18 August

Live Mint  

The Delhi Assembly session will continue on Friday after the members voted in favour of extending the proceedings by a day. The two-day session of the Delhi Assembly commenced here on Wednesday, the first after the enactment of the GNCTD Act 2023 on the control of services in the national capital. Replying to the discussion on the services bill in …

Arvind Kejriwal's appreciation post for Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Manmohan Singh
1 year, 4 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal's appreciation post for Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Manmohan Singh

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday expressed "gratitude on behalf of the 2 crore people of Delhi" towards the Congress for opposing the Delhi Services Bill in Parliament. In three separate letters written to Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Manmohan Singh, the Aam Aadmi Party chief appreciated them for defending the "rights of the people of …

Arvind Kejriwal writes 'thank you' note for Rahul Gandhi, Manmohan Singh over Delhi Services Bill
1 year, 4 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal writes 'thank you' note for Rahul Gandhi, Manmohan Singh over Delhi Services Bill

India TV News  

Delhi Sevices Bill: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday expressed his gratitude towards Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for supporting his party in Parliament against the Delhi Services Bill. Kejriwal's letter to Gandhi In a letter to Rahul Gandhi, Delhi CM Kejriwal thanked him on behalf of the people of Delhi for his party's support in rejecting and voting against …

Delhi Assembly Session Likely To Begin On August 16
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi Assembly Session Likely To Begin On August 16

ABP News  

A session of the Delhi assembly is most likely to convene on August 16 and 17, said officials on Tuesday. The session is expected to witness a heated debate in the House between the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi and the Opposition, BJP, over the recent flooding in the National Capital Region and the GNCTD Bill. …

Controversial Delhi Services Bill cleared
1 year, 4 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 …

‘To me, the bill is correct, right…’, says Rajya Sabha MP and former CJI Ranjan Gogoi on Delhi Services Bill
1 year, 4 months ago

‘To me, the bill is correct, right…’, says Rajya Sabha MP and former CJI Ranjan Gogoi on Delhi Services Bill

India TV News  

Delhi Services Bill: Rajya Sabha MP and former CJI Ranjan Gogoi on The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023, said that the matter is not sub-judice and what is pending before the Supreme Court is the validity of the ordinance, but what is being debated in Parliament is the validity of the law. Union Home Minister Amit …

Amit Shah to move Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha on August 7
1 year, 4 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 bill debate showed BJP’s animosity towards AAP: Raghav Chadha
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi bill debate showed BJP’s animosity towards AAP: Raghav Chadha

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Centre’s ordinance on the control of services in the Capital was passed in the Lok Sabha, Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha said that Union home minister Amit Shah’s remarks during the debate showed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s “deep-seated animosity” towards Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, and “inadvertently underscored the effective governance …

Delhi ordinance bill passed in Lok Sabha by voice vote
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi ordinance bill passed in Lok Sabha by voice vote

Live Mint  

The Lok Sabha Thursday passes the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill-2023 to replace services ordinance by voice vote. The bill was passed after a nearly four-hour-long debate in the Lok Sabha which was replied to by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Initiating the debate on Delhi ordinance bill in Lok Sabha, the Union Home Minister made it …

Lok Sabha Passes Delhi Services Bill (GNCTD Amendment Bill)
1 year, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Amit Shah tears into AAP over opposition to NCT bill, slams I.N.D.I.A. for supporting AAP
1 year, 4 months ago

Amit Shah tears into AAP over opposition to NCT bill, slams I.N.D.I.A. for supporting AAP

Op India  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticises the opposition I.N.D.I.A. Urging the opposition parties to “not sacrifice the interests of the people for the sake of an alliance,” Amit Shah said during the Lok Sabha’s discussion of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023 that the Centre is permitted under the Constitution to pass legislation for Delhi. #WATCH …

LS takes up Delhi services bill, Amit Shah attacks AAP government over “corruption”
1 year, 4 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 …

Services Bill in Lok Sabha: Amit Shah attacks AAP government over “corruption”
1 year, 4 months ago

Services Bill in Lok Sabha: Amit Shah attacks AAP government over “corruption”

Firstpost  

The Bill empowers the Central Government to make rules in connection with the affairs of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi including the functions, terms and other conditions of service of officers and employees. Union Home Minister Amit Shah moved the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha. In a direct attack …

Delhi ordinance bill can be stopped…, INDIA MPs says
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi ordinance bill can be stopped…, INDIA MPs says

Live Mint  

The INDIA bloc MPs are hopeful that the Delhi ordinance bill can be stopped in the Rajya Sabha and BJP-led NDA government does not have a majority in the upper house. We are hopeful to stop the bill in Rajya Sabha," says Congress leader Pramod Tiwari told PTI on Thursday. This bill will definitely not survive and will have to …

Amit Shah tears into Opposition alliance: 'It will be broken after passage of Delhi Services Bill'
1 year, 4 months ago

Amit Shah tears into Opposition alliance: 'It will be broken after passage of Delhi Services Bill'

India TV News  

Delhi Services Bill: The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Bill, 2023 was passed in Lok Sabha through voice vote amid walk-out by the entire Opposition. During the speech, Amit Shah lashed out at the Opposition saying it has been exposed over their support to Arvind Kejriwal on the services bill. alliance will be broken after the Delhi Services …

Delhi Services Bill passed in Lok Sabha via voice vote after Amit Shah's speech | Updates
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi Services Bill passed in Lok Sabha via voice vote after Amit Shah's speech | Updates

India TV News  

Parliament Monsoon Session Update: The contentious 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 opposition parties. After a spirited nearly four-hour-long debate, Union Home Minister Amit Shah took potshots at the opposition parties …

Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests by Opposition members
1 year, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 Ordinance Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha tomorrow
1 year, 4 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 …

Violates federalism: Owaisi opposes introducing Delhi ordinance bill in Parliament
1 year, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Government lists bill to replace Delhi ordinance for Monsoon Session
1 year, 5 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 directs Delhi govt to amend its plea, add Lieutenant Governor as party in case
1 year, 5 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 …

SC to hear Delhi govt's plea challenging Centre’s ordinance on control of services today
1 year, 5 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 Delhi govt's plea on July 10 against Centre's ordinance on control of services
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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-led AAP govt challenges Center's ordinance in Supreme Court; calls it 'unconstitutional'
1 year, 5 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 …

THE DELHI DEBATE | Who has rightful rule over the National Capital?
1 year, 6 months ago

THE DELHI DEBATE | Who has rightful rule over the National Capital?

Hindustan Times  

In this summer of 2023, the National Capital is experiencing a smog of misinformation being spread by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government. Since 2015, being dissatisfied with the limited role and powers granted to the government of NCT under Article 239 AA of the Constitution, the Kejriwal government has been at loggerheads with the Central government. Chief Minister Arvind …

'Will move SC against Centre's ordinance,' says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
1 year, 6 months ago

'Will move SC against Centre's ordinance,' says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

India TV News  

Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday hold a presser where he highlighted the agenda for the opposition's meeting that will be held on June 23. Kejriwal asserted that the first agenda of the meeting will be the Centre's ordinance and claimed that it ends democracy in Delhi. He said that the Centre's ordinance on the control of services in …

‘Kejriwal kept praising BJP, should realise his mistake’: Delhi Congress chief over Centre's ordinance row
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Kejriwal kept praising BJP, should realise his mistake’: Delhi Congress chief over Centre's ordinance row

Hindustan Times  

Taking a jibe at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal amid the row over the Centre's ordinance on control of administrative services in the national capital, Delhi Congress president Anil Chaudhary on Saturday said that the Aam Aadmi Party national convenor should realise his "mistake of praising" the Bharatiya Janata Party earlier. Anil Chaudhary His remarks came in the wake of …

Centre’s ordinance row: Kejriwal reveals key factor indicating BJP’s 2024 defeat
1 year, 7 months ago

Centre’s ordinance row: Kejriwal reveals key factor indicating BJP’s 2024 defeat

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has been seeking the support of Opposition parties against the Central government’s ordinance on control of administrative services in the national capital, met Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar in Mumbai and sought his support. After the meeting, Arvind Kejriwal said the prime indication of the Opposition unity would be the defeat of the …

Mamata backs AAP against Centre's ordinance on Delhi officers, pitches for Oppn unity
1 year, 7 months ago

Mamata backs AAP against Centre's ordinance on Delhi officers, pitches for Oppn unity

India TV News  

Delhi power tussle: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday extended support to the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government against the Centre's ordinance on the transfer-postings of officers in Delhi. Addressing media after meeting Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, Mamata Banerjee said, "TMC will oppose the ordinance brought by the Centre against the Delhi government, …

Explained | How will the new Ordinance affect ‘services’ in Delhi?
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

Centre brings ordinance on control of services in Delhi
1 year, 7 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 …

New twist in AAP vs LG fight: After SC gave power to appoint, transfer, post officials to Delhi Govt, Central govt brings ordinance to amend GNCTD act: What it says
1 year, 7 months ago

New twist in AAP vs LG fight: After SC gave power to appoint, transfer, post officials to Delhi Govt, Central govt brings ordinance to amend GNCTD act: What it says

Op India  

The Centre has brought an ordinance notifying rules for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi regarding the ‘transfer-posting, vigilance and other incidental matters’ in Delhi. Centre brings out ordinance notifying rules for GNCTD regarding ‘transfer posting, vigilance and other incidental matters’ pic.twitter.com/Mk2KgIOa0E — ANI May 19, 2023 Through the ordinance, a National Capital territory Service Authority has been …

Asymmetry and power: on Delhi government and administrative services
1 year, 7 months ago

Asymmetry and power: on Delhi government and administrative services

The Hindu  

Asymmetric federalism has been a positive feature of India’s polity, but even the most pragmatic arrangement may not always guarantee harmonious relations between the Centre and its constituent units. The Centre’s argument, that in the absence of a Public Services Commission for Delhi and in view of the phrase “insofar as such matter is applicable to Union Territories” the subject …

Reigning over the capital, from above
1 year, 10 months ago

Reigning over the capital, from above

The Hindu  

Even though it has been more than two months since the elections to the Delhi Municipal Corporation were held, the city still does not have a Mayor. Section 3 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, provides that 10 people who have “special knowledge or experience in municipal administration” are to be nominated to the Corporation, but the proviso clearly …

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