Centre notifies GNCT Act that gives more powers to Delhi L-G

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a gazette notification stating that the provisions of the Government of National Capital Territory (GNCT) of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021, would be deemed to have come into effect from April 27.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021

The Bill amends the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991. The Act provides a framework for the functioning of the Legislative Assembly and the government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.

The Bill amends certain powers and responsibilities of the Legislative Assembly and the Lieutenant Governor.

The Bill provides that the term “government” referred to in any law made by the Legislative Assembly will imply Lieutenant Governor (LG).

The Act allows the Legislative Assembly to make Rules to regulate the procedure and conduct of business in the Assembly. The Bill provides that such Rules must be consistent with the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha.

The Bill prohibits the Legislative Assembly from making any rule to enable itself or its Committees to consider the matters of day-to-day administration of the NCT of Delhi and conduct any inquiry in relation to administrative decisions.