Mr Kejriwal frequently complained that he could not appoint even a “peon” or transfer an officer.
New Delhi:
Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over administrative services, the Supreme Court said in its judgment today, after years of tussle between the Arvind Kejriwal government and the Lieutenant Governor.
A five-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud was considering whether the Central government or the Delhi government has administrative control over transfers and postings of civil servants in the national capital.
Here are the LIVE updates on the Supreme Court verdict:
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“People Have Won”: Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj On AAP’s Big Win
“Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal fought the battle of the people of Delhi in the court for 8 years.
And today the public has won,” he tweeted.
“Huge Win For Chief Minister”: Delhi MCD Mayor Shelly Oberoi
The final word is here, from none other than the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
Delhi government ought to have control over administrative services, Lieutenant Governor bound by its decision, says SC.
A huge win for the people of Delhi & CM @ArvindKejriwalhttps://t.co/8yQKO8Tja6pic.twitter.com/hyrkzM0Ewq
– Dr. Shelly Oberoi (@OberoiShelly) May 11, 2023“Historic Decision”: Delhi Minister Atishi Hails Supreme Court Ruling
“Satyameva Jayate! After years of fighting, the Supreme Court @ArvindKejriwal has given the government its due. Now no one will be able to obstruct the work of the people of Delhi. This historic decision is the victory of the people of Delhi. Now Delhi will progress at double the speed. Congratulations everyone!,” she tweeted in hindi.
सत्यमेव जयते!
सालों की लड़ाई के बाद, सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने @ArvindKejriwal सरकार को उसका हक़ दिलवाया है।
दिल्ली की जनता के काम में अब कोई अड़ंगा नहीं लगा पाएगा। ये ऐतिहासिक निर्णय दिल्ली की जनता की जीत है।
अब दिल्ली दुगनी गति से तरक़्क़ी करेगी। सबको बधाई! https://t.co/Sovpxcy74c
– Atishi (@AtishiAAP) May 11, 2023“Victory After Long Struggle”: AAP Leader Sanjay Singh
“Victory after a long struggle. Salute to the spirit of @ArvindKejriwal ji. Congratulations to the two crore people of Delhi. Satyameva Jayate,” says AAP senior leader Sanjay Singh.
“Delhi Wins”: AAP’s Raghav Chadha’s Tweet On Supreme Court’s Big Decision
Satyamev Jayate
Delhi wins✌️
Hon’ble Supreme Court’s landmark judgement sends a stern message that officers working with Govt of Delhi are meant to serve people of Delhi through the elected government & not unelected usurpers parachuted by Centre to stall governance, namely LG.
– Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) May 11, 2023Five-Judge Bench Delivers Unanimous Verdict In Delhi-Centre Services Row
Delhi Government Has Control Over Administrative Services, Supreme Court Rules
The Delhi government has control over administrative services, the Supreme Court has said. Only services under Public Order, Police and Land are excluded from the purview of the Delhi government.
Delhi Lt Governor Bound By Decision Of Elected Government On Services: Supreme Court
Lt Governor shall be bound by the decision of NCTD over services apart from land, police and law and order, Supreme Court said.
If the officers stop reporting to the ministers or do not abide by their directions, the principle of collective responsibility is affected, Supreme Court said.
In a democratic form of govt, real power of administration must rest on the elected arm of the government, says Supreme Court.
Ensure Governance Of States Is Not Taken Over By Union: Supreme Court
While National Capital Territory of Delhi is not a full fledged state. It is not a State under first schedule yet it is empowered to legislate.Union has power and state too has the power but the executive power of the state will be subject to the law existing of the union. It has to be ensured that governance of states is not taken over by the Union, CJI DY Chandrachud said.
Unable To Agree With View Of Justice Bhushan In 2019 Judgement: Chief Justice
The limited issue is whether Centre has legislative and executive control over Services. We have dealt with 2018 constitution bench judgment. We are unable to agree with view of Justice Bhushan in split judgement in 2019, CJI DY Chandrachud said.
“Even Without Getting Services…”: Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj To NDTV
“We hope that the Supreme Court will give a decision in favor of the people. The Supreme Court had made it clear in 2018 itself that except for 3 subjects, the Lieutenant Governor is bound to accept the decisions of the elected government of Delhi. Even without getting services, Arvind Kejriwal has been able to do many things for the people of Delhi, imagine how fast he will work if he gets this power.” Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj to NDTV
How The Tussle Between Delhi Lt Governor And AAP Government Began
The case has its roots in 2018, when the Arvind Kejriwal government had gone to court, arguing that its decisions were constantly being over-ridden by the Lieutenant Governor, who acts as the Centre’s representative in Delhi.
Bureaucrats’ appointments were cancelled, files were not cleared, and basic decision-making was obstructed, the Delhi government had told the court.
In a landmark verdict next year, the top court said the elected government of Delhi is the boss.
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