From Our Bureau
NEW DELHI: the Centre informed the Supreme Court that the ordinance pertaining to the control of services in Delhi was promulgated due to alleged targeting of officers in the vigilance department by the city government.
The Centre’s affidavit, filed in the apex court, stated that after the constitution bench of the Supreme Court issued its judgment on May 11, ministers in the Delhi government initiated a “witch-hunt” and harassed officers in an attempt to influence their decision-making.
The affidavit submitted by the Centre suggests that the promulgation of the ordinance was a response to the perceived mistreatment of bureaucrats and officials by the Delhi government. The Centre’s claim is based on the assertion that officers working in the vigilance department were targeted and subjected to humiliation.
However, it is important to note that the specific details and incidents mentioned in the affidavit were not provided in the information available. The Centre’s submission to the Supreme Court presents its perspective on the rationale behind the ordinance and the alleged harassment of officers by the Delhi government.
This development underscores the ongoing tensions and disputes between the central and state governments regarding the control and administration of services in Delhi. The jurisdictional boundaries and distribution of powers between the two entities have been points of contention, leading to legal disputes and policy measures such as the promulgation of the ordinance.
The Supreme Court will likely evaluate the Centre’s affidavit and consider it in conjunction with the arguments put forth by the Delhi government. The court’s decision will be significant in determining the validity and impact of the ordinance, as well as addressing the concerns raised by both the Centre and the Delhi government regarding the functioning of the administrative machinery and the treatment of officers.
The Centre’s affidavit, submitted to the Supreme Court, elaborates on the circumstances leading to the promulgation of the ordinance on the control of services in Delhi. The affidavit states that officers working in the vigilance department, which handles vigilance issues including corruption complaints and politically sensitive cases, were specifically targeted by the elected government.
The affidavit aims to provide additional context and justification for the Centre’s decision to promulgate the ordinance. It asserts that the vigilance department, dealing with serious matters related to corruption, became the focus of attention and alleged mistreatment by the elected government.
The Centre’s affidavit comes in response to the earlier judgment by a five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court on May 11. The court ruled that the Delhi government possesses legislative and executive powers over the administration of services, with exceptions related to public order, police, and land.
