The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday handed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 amidst a number of adjournments and the opposition staged a walkout. The Bill enhances the powers of the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi.
During the dialogue over the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 within the Upper House, BJD determined to not assist the Bill by not taking part within the voting amid loud protests. Calling the Bill anti-constitutional, YSRCP, Congress staged a walkout.Â
Earlier within the day, Shiromani Akali Dal, AAP, TMC, DMK, SP, CPI (M) and RJD too joined the refrain as they registered dissent and asserted that the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill ought to be referred to the choose committee.Â
The Lok Sabha on Monday handed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 amid heavy opposition. The invoice defines sure roles and rights of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi (LG). Showing thumbs up for the invoice, the Central authorities on Monday mentioned that the GNCTD (Amendment) Bill has been introduced to finish ambiguity in working the affairs of the nationwide capital.
President appoints the Delhi LG because the Union Territory’s Administrator. The topic might be referred to the President if there is a distinction of opinion. After the modification within the Bill, ‘Government’ shall imply the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
“Please do not say that it is a political bill. It is being brought to end ambiguity in certain issues as Delhi is a Union Territory. It will end certain confusion or technicality and enhance the efficiency of the administration,” PTI quoted Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy.
