Delhi’s administration as the tail wagging the dog ( The Hindu, GS-2)

23 Mar Delhi’s administration as the tail wagging the dog ( The Hindu, GS-2)

Posted at 23 Mar 2021 in Current Affairs, Governance, GS Paper II, Indian Polity, Top IAS Coaching by Swarn Singh 0 Comments

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The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was introduced to amends the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991.

Restriction on laws passed by the Assembly: The Bill provides that the term “government” referred to in any law made by the Legislative Assembly will imply Lieutenant Governor (LG).
Rules of Procedure of the Assembly: Rules, made by legislature, must be consistent with the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha.
Inquiry by the Assembly into administrative decisions: The Bill prohibits the Legislative Assembly from making any rule to enable itself or its Committees. The Bill provides that all such rules made before its enactment will be void.
Assent to Bills: LG to reserve certain Bills passed by the Legislative Assembly for the consideration of the President.
LG’s opinion for executive actions: all executive action by the government must be taken in the name of the LG. (From PRS India)

Issues in Bill:

Government of Delhi will act as a vestigial organ.
Lieutenant governor will have all the powers.
All actions are in the name of L.G.
Assembly can’t make its own rules if found inconsistent then, rules will be null and void.
Going back to the era where we have started.