The BJP-led Delhi government has petitioned the Supreme Court to withdraw seven cases initiated by the prior AAP regime, which contested the Lieutenant Governor’s authority over initiatives like Yamuna cleaning and solid waste management. The court has scheduled the matter for a hearing on Friday, acknowledging the government’s application.
The Supreme Court oday upheld the Lieutenant Governor’s authority to unilaterally appoint aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, overriding the state cabinet’s advice. The judgment favored the LG’s power, derived from the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, and signified a setback for the AAP-led Delhi government’s influence over the MCD’s functioning.
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