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Alleging a 'chaotic style of governance', Saxena claimed that decisions were being conveyed to him through Twitter and the media and that he was being held to ransom through consistent media pressure

After his meeting with Saxena, the CMsaid the transfer of the services secretary is necessary to carry out further administrative changes.

In the letter, the lieutenant governor said that in the past one week, a gloomy face of governance emerged in Delhi where organised, structured and specialised administrative machinery is yet again facing the brunt of highhandedness of the political executive.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena wrote to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Friday alleging "unconstitutional brazenness

The Ordinance creates a new statutory body comprising the Delhi CM and two senior bureaucrats which will make recommendations to the L-G regarding “transfer posting, vigilance and other incidental matters.” Not only can the L-G reject the body's recommendations, the body itself will decide on matters by majority, meaning that two senior bureaucrats could technically overrule the elected chief minister of Delhi.

The Supreme Court ruled last week that the elected government of Delhi had executive power over what are known as service matters, including transfer and posting of officers, except those related to police, public order and land.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Manipur Government to take necessary measures to instil confidence among people of the ethnic violence-hit state and to ensure “peace and tranquillity”.

Jallikattu has been cleared by the Supreme Court. The apex court upheld the validity of the Tamil Nadu law under which Jallikattu, a sport involving | BLiTZ

The first meeting of the Board, which comprises the chief secretary, additional chief secretary (general administration) and services secretary, was scheduled to be held on Tuesday but was not convened.