Centre Brings Ordinance to Keep Power in the Hands of LG of Delhi

New Delhi: The Central government formulated the National Capital Service Authority through an ordinance to make recommendations to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor regarding matters concerning transfer posting, vigilance, and other incidental matters.

The ordinance comes in response to a Supreme Court verdict providing executive power to the elected Delhi government in services matters, including the transfer and posting of officers.

“In view of its special status as a national capital, a scheme of administration has to be formulated by law, to balance both local and national democratic interests which are at stake, which would reflect the aspirations of the people through joint and collective responsibility of both the Government of India and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD),” a government order read.

“A permanent authority headed by the Delhi chief minister is being introduced to make recommendations to the Lieutenant Governor regarding matters concerning transfer posting, vigilance and other incidental matters,” it added.

The new authority will consist of Delhi chief minister, Delhi chief secretary and the principal home secretary of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. All matters will be decided by the majority of votes of the members present and voting.

Now the Lt Governor now has the power to differ with the decision on service matters and can also send back files for reconsideration.