New Delhi : The Union government today tabled the contentious Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in the Lok Sabha, seeking to replace an ordinance related to the control of services in the national capital.
The proposed legislation, which has brought the Delhi government and the Centre at loggerheads, empowers the Delhi Lieutenant Governor to have a final say in recommendations regarding the transfer and posting of Delhi government officials, received the nod of the Union Cabinet on July 25.
Tabled by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, the legislation will reverse the effect of the Supreme Court verdict in May that gave the Delhi government power over administrative services.
The Opposition has been protesting against the Ordinance since the beginning of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Here are the Live Updates on Parliament Monsoon Session:
Aug 01, 2023 15:14 (IST)
Update- Lok Sabha adjourned till 3 pm.
Aug 01, 2023 15:14 (IST)
Update- Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 introduced in Lok Sabha.
Aug 01, 2023 12:10 (IST)
BJP leader Dr Harsh Vardhan speaks on Delhi Ordinance Bill, says, "I appreciate Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit's statement. I tweeted and congratulated him."
Aug 01, 2023 12:10 (IST)
Update- Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 noon.
Aug 01, 2023 12:07 (IST)
Update- Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm today amid opposition protests on Manipur issue
Aug 01, 2023 11:14 (IST)
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur is to introduce the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha today to provide for press, registration of periodicals.
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