[march]National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021

Question 1

what bill proposes?

Answer 1

1. “government” will mean Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi.
2. discretionary powers to the L-G even in matters where the Legislative Assembly of Delhi is empowered to make laws.
3. Seeking L-Gs opinion must in certain cases.
4. Bars the Assembly from making rules to take up matters concerning day-to-day administration, or to conduct inquiries in relation to administrative decisions.

Concern:By making it mandatory for the elected government to route all its files through the L-G, the amendments will essentially take away the government’s autonomy

Question 2

What is 2018 verdict?

Answer 2

1. L-G’s concurrence is not required on issues other than police, public order and land.
2. Decisions of the Council of Ministers will, however, have to be communicated to the L-G.
3. The L-G was bound by the aid and advice of the council of ministers.
4. The status of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi is not that of a Governor of a State, rather he remains an Administrator, in a limited sense, working with the designation of Lieutenant Governor.

Question 3

Current scenario

Answer 3

Legislative Assembly has the power to make laws in all matters except public order, police and land.