SC to hear a plea on Delhi Services Ordinance by AAP government today
Arvind Kejriwal leading the effort by burning copies of the ordinance. Also read: Supreme Court to hear AAP govt's plea on Centre's Delhi services ordinance The Delhi government's petition contends that the ordinance exhibits contempt for the elected government while feigning involvement through the chief minister.
They characterize the Centre's ordinance as unconstitutional, asserting that it violates the principles of federal, democratic governance enshrined in Article 239AA, which outlines the governance structure of Delhi, reported English Jagran. The Centre introduced this ordinance on May 19 as a measure to curtail the powers of Delhi's elected government.
It was issued shortly after the Supreme Court granted control of services in Delhi to the elected government, excluding matters related to police, public order, and land. Also read: Delhi govt challenges Centre's ordinance over control of services in Supreme Court The ordinance was enacted a week after the Supreme Court granted service control to the Kejriwal government, excluding police, public order, and land.
Its objective is to establish a National Capital Civil Service, reported English Jagran. While parties within the NDA alliance supported the ordinance, several other parties, including the AAP, rejected it.
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