{"id":306044,"date":"2024-07-31T18:46:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T13:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=306044"},"modified":"2024-07-31T18:46:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T13:16:14","slug":"alderman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/alderman\/","title":{"rendered":"Alderman"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Source- This post on the <strong>Alderman<\/strong> has been created based on the article \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/may-pronounce-verdict-on-delhi-govt-s-plea-against-lg-s-power-to-nominate-aldermen-in-mcd-sc-101722258151358.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May pronounce verdict on Delhi govt\u2019s plea against LG\u2019s power to nominate aldermen in MCD: SC<\/a>\u201d published in \u201cHindustan Times\u201d on 31 July 2024.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content user-select-text\" role=\"heading\" aria-label=\"Sent by Copilot: The **Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS)** is currently underway at the **Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan** in Delhi. 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Let me know if you need more information! \ud83d\ude0a\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard has-image\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<h2>Why in the news?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Supreme Court of India is about to decide on a case where the Delhi government is challenging the power of the lieutenant governor to appoint aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.<\/p>\n<h2>What is an Alderman?<\/h2>\n<p>1. The word &#8220;Alderman&#8221; comes from combining &#8220;old&#8221; and &#8220;man,&#8221; meaning an experienced or senior person.<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0 Originally, it referred to elders or leaders within a clan or tribe. Over time, it evolved to denote high-ranking officials such as viceroys of a king.<\/p>\n<p>3. By the 12th century, it started referring to municipal officers who had both civil and military duties.<\/p>\n<h2>Alderman in India:<\/h2>\n<p>1. In India, a municipal body or municipal corporation is made up of elected representatives called Councillors.<\/p>\n<p>2. Councillors can nominate experts from various fields to join the municipal body. These nominated members are called &#8220;Aldermen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>3. Aldermen do not have voting rights in the election of the mayor. However, they can help the municipal body make important public decisions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Delhi Municipal Corporation Act of 1957:<\/strong> According to this law, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi can appoint ten individuals as aldermen. These individuals should be over 25 years old and have expertise in municipal administration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UPSC Syllabus: Polity and nation<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source- This post on the Alderman has been created based on the article \u201cMay pronounce verdict on Delhi govt\u2019s plea against LG\u2019s power to nominate aldermen in MCD: SC\u201d published in \u201cHindustan Times\u201d on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? 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