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Delhi services ordinance row: At a ‘mega rally’, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal warned Sunday (11 June) that the Centre will bring similar ordinances in other states. The Central government’s ordinance in May granting the final say to the LG regarding decisions over civil services in the National Capital has irked the AAP
The move comes just a day after BJP brought about an ordinance to create a new authority tasked with the transfers and postings of top bureaucrats in the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
On Friday, the Centre passed an ordinance creating a National Capital Civil Service Authority to deal with service conditions, transfer and posting of officials, seen as a move to wrest back control after the May 11 apex court ruling that gave Delhi government powers over services
On 11 May, SC ruled that Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over the administration of Services except for matters related to public order, police, and land. Before the top court's verdict, Services department was under Delhi LG's control
The proposal regarding the appointment of Gupta was sent from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to LG VK Saxena for the concurrence of the Centre.