Delhi Services and Vigilance Minister Atishi Marlena has ordered the establishment of a system for better coordination between the NCCSA and various Delhi government departments. This order allows for regular NCCSA meetings to take place as scheduled.
The National Capital Civil Services Authority (NCSA) was established in Delhi under the GNCTD Act and the recently passed GNCTD (Amendment) Bill. However, meetings have been postponed due to a deadlock between officers and the government.
Despite challenging the bill in the Supreme Court, the Kejriwal Government will comply with it as long as it remains a law passed by the Indian Parliament. The authority’s meetings will continue until new orders are issued by the Supreme Court.
The decision aims to ensure effective coordination between Delhi Government departments and the NCSA to prevent any disruption to the work of the people of Delhi.
The Minister stated that they have challenged the Bill in the Supreme Court, raising the question of whether the central government can acquire power from an elected state government through an ordinance or a bill. They hope that the Supreme Court will treat this matter with the same sensitivity and urgency as the Ordinance case.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will chair NCCSA meetings as he is concerned for Delhi’s citizens and respects the Constitution. The Delhi Government has issued an order outlining procedures for coordination between the NCCSA and Delhi Government departments, with regular meetings planned. This order includes all necessary steps and procedures to ensure the smooth functioning of the authority and the NCT.
