Amended GNCTD Act won't alter constitutional, legal duties of elected govt in Delhi: MHA

Mukesh Ranjan

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, April 29

The centre on Thursday said the amendments to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act will in no way alter the constitutional and legal responsibilities of the elected government in the national capital but would ensure better governance.

In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) also said the amendments will define the responsibilities of the elected government and the Lieutenant Governor (LG) and “create a harmonious relationship” between the legislature and the executive.

The MHA said, “The amendments are “consistent with the existing legal and constitutional provisions, and are in line with the judgments of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated July 4, 2018 and February 14, 2019”.

It said, “The amendments to the GNCTD Act, 1991, in no way alter the constitutional and legal responsibilities of the elected Government to take necessary action, in respect of the subjects transferred to them in the State and Concurrent Lists of the Constitution of India, including subjects such as health, education, etc.”

“The Amendment would ensure better governance in the NCT of Delhi and lead to improved implementation of schemes and programmes meant for the common people of Delhi,” it said.