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Delhi Government vs. LG: Administrative Tussles

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Highlights the conflict between the elected government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) and the Lieutenant Governor, who acts on behalf of the President. Articles 239AA–239AB provide a special status, limiting the Assembly’s powers over public order, police, and land. Disputes often arise on who controls services (bureaucratic appointments, transfers). The Supreme Court ruled that the LG must act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers except in exceptional circumstances. This tussle reveals broader issues of democracy vs. centralized authority, testing the NCT’s quest for autonomy. Observers note that constructive cooperation fosters better governance in the national capital.

Practice Questions

राजनीतिक दलों की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

Who was the first President of India?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?

Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in India?

What is the term of office for the President of India?

Who among the following can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

Who is the guardian of the Indian Constitution?

न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति की सिफारिश ली जाती है?

मौलिक अधिकारों की सुरक्षा के लिए नागरिकों को कौन सा अधिकार प्रदान किया गया है?