Q. With reference to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2023, consider the following statements:
1.The Bill establishes the National Capital Civil Services Authority (NCCSA) which consists of the Chief Minister, Chief Secretary of Delhi, Principal Home Secretary of Delhi.
2.The Bill empowers the LG to exercise his sole discretion on several matters including those recommended by the NCCSA and the summoning, prorogation and dissolution of the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
3.It prohibits department secretaries from bringing to the notice of the LG, the Chief Minister, and the Chief Secretary any matter that may bring Delhi Government into controversy with the Central Government.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Bill establishes the National Capital Civil Services Authority (NCCSA) which consists of the Chief Minister, Chief Secretary of Delhi, Principal Home Secretary of Delhi. The Bill empowers the LG to exercise his sole discretion on several matters including those recommended by the NCCSA and the summoning, prorogation and dissolution of the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
Statement 3 is incorrect. It authorizes department secretaries to bring to the notice of the LG, the Chief Minister and the Chief Secretary any matter that may bring Delhi Government into controversy with the Central Government.
Source: ForumIAS
