India News | PIL to Quash GNCTD Amendment Act: Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Stand
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response of the Centre on a PIL for striking down the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) Amendment Act which increases powers of the Lieutenant Governor.
New Delhi, May 18 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response of the Centre on a PIL for striking down the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) Amendment Act which increases powers of the Lieutenant Governor.
A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice to the Ministry of Home Affairs and the office of Lt Governor seeking their stand on the plea by a lawyer.
The Delhi government standing counsel, Santosh K Tripathi, said the plea was not maintainable as the elected government has not been made a party
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