The Central government on Wednesday argued that Delhi, the nation’s capital and a sprawling metropolis, should be under its control. Delhi cannot be left to the “small mercies and smaller resources” of a State legislature, it reasoned.
The Centre was justifying the intent behind the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act or GNCTD Act of 2021. Parliament later also enacted the Transaction of Business of Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act.
The Delhi government has contended in the Supreme Court that the amended sections of the GNCTD Act diminish the constitutionally guaranteed powers and functions of the elected legislative assembly.
