New Delhi, April 28
The Centre has notified a new law cleared during the recent Budget session of Parliament that gives primacy to the Delhi Lieutenant-Governor over the elected government in the city.
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021, comes into force from April 27, according to a notification issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
The amended law signifies the “government” in Delhi means the “Lieutenant Governor”. It mentions that the L-G’s opinion “shall be obtained” on all such matters as may be specified by the L-G before taking any executive action on decisions of the council of ministers of the Delhi Government.
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Amended GNCTD Act won t alter constitutional, legal duties of elected govt in Delhi: MHA
The MHA said the objective of the amendment act is to make it more relevant to the needs of the capital.
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Delhi Lt. Governor Anil Baijal and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses a digital press conference. (Photo | PTI) By PTI
NEW DELHI: The centre on Thursday said the amendments to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act will in no way alter the constitutional and legal responsibilities of the elected government in the national capital but would ensure better governance.
GNCTD Amendment Act doesn t alter constitutional, legal responsibilities of elected govt: MHA ANI | Updated: Apr 29, 2021 16:12 IST
New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday said the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) Amendment Act, 2021 does not alter the constitutional and legal responsibilities of the elected government in respect of transferred subjects in state and concurrent lists. The amendments to the GNCTD Act, 1991, in no way alter the constitutional and legal responsibilities of the elected government to take necessary action, in respect of the subjects transferred to them in the state and concurrent lists of the Constitution of India, including subjects such as health, education, etc, the MHA said in a release.