AAP govt moves SC on issue of transfer of Delhi govt's services secretary
The Hindu
Delhi’s AAP-led government on May 12 moved the Supreme Court alleging that the Centre is not implementing the transfer of its services secretary
Delhi's AAP-led government on May 12 moved the Supreme Court alleging that the Centre is not implementing the transfer of its services secretary. This comes a day after the apex court ruled that the Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over administration of services except for public order, police and land.
Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said he would constitute a Bench to hear the matter next week.
Senior advocate A.M. Singhvi, appearing for the Delhi Government, mentioned the matter before a Bench of the Chief Justice and Justice P.S. Narasimha, saying the top court delivered the judgment just yesterday and now there can be contempt.
Under Article 141 of the Constitution, there can be contempt of this court's order and a bench needs to hear this urgently, Singhvi said.
"They are saying we will not transfer anybody. I can file contempt in view of judgement passed yesterday. But it will take time. So kindly list the matter," he said.
Ashish More, secretary of the Delhi Government's Services Department, was removed from his post on May 11, hours after the Supreme Court gave the AAP dispensation control over the transfer and posting of officers in the city.
Former Delhi Jal Board CEO A K Singh, a 1995-batch (AGMUT cadre) IAS officer, will replace More.
The Opposition Congress demanded that the government open the Gandhi Vatika Museum, depicting Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy and freedom struggle, built at a cost of ₹85 crore in Jaipur’s Central Park last year, during the Congress-led regime in Rajasthan. The museum has not been opened to the public, reportedly because of the administration’s engagements with the State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
Almaya Munnettam (Lay People to the Fore), group in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church opposed to the synod-recommended Mass, rejected a circular issued by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur on June 9 to implement the unified Mass in the archdiocese from July 3.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.