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Supreme Court To Hear AAP Plea Challenging Centre’s Ordinance On Delhi Services Tomorrow
A Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, will hear the AAP government’s petition on Tuesday challenging the constitutionality of the Centre’s ordinance on control of services in Delhi.
Last week, the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government approached the Supreme Court over the Centre’s ordinance that reversed the effect of Supreme Court verdict in May that gave the local government power over administrative services.
In its petition, the Delhi government stated that the Centre’s ordinance was “unconstitutional and it should be immediately put on hold”.
The plea submitted that the ordinance wrested control over civil servants serving in the Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD) from the Delhi government to the “un-elected” Lt Governor “without seeking to amend the Constitution, in particular Article 239AA” that gives control over services to the elected dispensation.
Besides, the Kejriwal government has also challenged the validity of Section 45D of the ordinance, which gives the Centre control over statutory bodies, commissions, boards and authorities with the power to appoint their members through the President.
PM Modi To Inaugurate Sai Hira Global Convention In Andhra Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Sai Hira Global Convention Centre at Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh on July 4 via video conference. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said the inauguration ceremony will witness the presence of prominent dignitaries and devotees from around the world.
The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has constructed a new facility, Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, at its main ashram in Prasanthi Nilayam. The Convention Centre, donated by philanthropist Shri Ryuko Hira, is a testament to the vision of promoting cultural exchange, spirituality, and global harmony, it said.