Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:05am on 05 Aug 2024,Monday Politics
The Supreme Court ruled that Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor (L-G) can independently appoint aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) without requiring the Delhi government’s consent. This decision, rejecting the AAP government's plea, underscores that the power to nominate members stems from the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, not the advice of the council of ministers. The court's ruling, which came after a 15-month review, confirms that the L-G’s actions were in line with statutory provisions and not subject to the elected government’s recommendations.
