Parliament has passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2023 with Rajya Sabha approving it on August 7, 2023.
The Rajya Sabha cleared it by voting 131 MPs in favour of the bill, while 102 MPs against bill. It was already approved by Lok Sabha on August 03.
Key points
- It seeks to amend the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act 1991.
- It empowers the Central Government to make rules in connection with the affairs of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi including the functions, terms and other conditions of service of officers and employees.
- It also has a provision of the constitution of the National Capital Civil Service Authority.
- The authority consists of the Delhi Chief Minister, the Chief Secretary of Delhi, and the Principal Home Secretary of Delhi.
- The Authority will make recommendations to Delhi Lieutenant Governor regarding transfers and postings of officials and disciplinary matters.
- The Authority can also make recommendations to the LG regarding vigilance and non-vigilance matters for the purpose of initiation of disciplinary proceedings and grant of prosecution sanctions in relation to the above officers.
- The Bill seeks to confer the final authority to the LG. In case of any difference of opinion, the LG’s decision will prevail. The Centre had brought an ordinance in this regard in May 2023.
