In Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party-led government on Friday moved the Supreme Court alleging that the Centre is not implementing the transfer of its services secretary. CJI DY Chandrachud said he would constitute a bench to hear the matter next week.
This came after a day the apex court ruled that the Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over the administration of services except for public order, police, and land.
Appearing for the Delhi government, senior advocate AM Singhvi mentioned the matter before a bench of the chief justice and Justice PS Narasimha, saying the top court delivered the judgment just yesterday and now there can be contempt, as per PTI reports.
He said that there can be contempt of this court’s order and a bench needs to hear this urgently under Article 141 of the Constitution.
“There are saying we will not transfer anybody. I can file contempt in view of the judgment passed yesterday. But it will take time. So kindly list the matter,” he said.
The Delhi government on Thursday removed Secretary of the Delhi government’s Services Department Ashish More. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, earlier, in a press conference had warned of action against officers who “obstructed” public works.
Former Delhi Jal Board CEO A K Singh, a 1995-batch (AGMUT cadre) IAS officer, will replace More.
A five-judge constitution bench headed by the CJI gave a unanimous verdict, putting an end to the eight-year dispute between the Centre and the Delhi government.
Prior to the verdict of the court, the Services department was under the control of Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor.
CM Kejriwal also earlier said that the speed of work in the national capital will increase manifold. He further announced that the officers who “obstructed” the work of the people will soon “face the music”.
(With PTI inputs)
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