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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Tamil Nadu to frame rules for nominating PwDs to local bodies after governor assents to Bills
CHENNAI: The state government will soon frame rules for nominating persons with disabilities (PwDs) to all local bodies since the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies (Amendment) Act, 1998, and the Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Amendment) Act, 1994 became laws after Governor RN Ravi gave assent to the two Bills. The Bills were published in the state gazette on Monday. When contacted, a senior official told TNIE that the government would soon begin the process of drafting rules in consultation with legal experts. 'It usually takes some time, but the government will take prompt action in this regard,' the official said. The legislation paves the way for the nomination of around 14,000 PwDs to urban and rural local bodies, ensuring their voices are heard in local governance and enabling them to take up leadership roles. A total of 650 PwDs will be nominated to urban local bodies. Similarly, 12,913 PwDs will be nominated to village panchayats, 388 to panchayat unions, and 37 to district panchayats. Chief Minister MK Stalin had introduced the two Bills in the Assembly on April 16. They were passed on April 29.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Assembly amending rules to align with GNCTD Act: Gupta
New Delhi: Delhi assembly speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday said the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of the Vidhan Sabha are being amended in line with the Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2023, to bring them on par with the rules governing the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Gupta clarified that the amendment does not affect the routine functioning of the House or restrict assembly committees. The changes aim to remove ambiguities in rule interpretation. "The Privileges Committee and Petitions Committee can still summon officials and question them on complaints. They can scrutinise Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports but cannot summon officials for routine executive matters, which the previous govt often did," Gupta said. AAP reacted, saying, "It is strange that a person who disrupted the Delhi Assembly during last 10 years is now pointing fingers at others." Leader of the opposition in the Delhi assembly and former chief minister Atishi wrote a letter to the Speaker last month, raising concerns that following the amendments in the GNCTD Act, the legislative assembly "cannot make any rule to enable itself or its committees to consider the day-to-day administration of the Capital or conduct inquiries in relation to the administrative decisions". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Egypt: New Small Electric Car For Seniors. Prices Might Surprise You. Electric Cars | Search Ads Undo The letter was in reference to three CAG reports – public health, liquor supply, and vehicular air pollution – being scrutinised by PAC. Gupta said Rule 280 was vague and sometimes exploited for "vested interests." The amendments will address this, make rules gender-neutral, simplify language, and align them with parliamentary rules. The assembly has also formed two new committees— Committee on the Welfare of Senior Citizens and the Committee on the Welfare of Transgenders and Persons with Disabilities—and is drafting rules for them.
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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
SC allows Delhi govt to withdraw AAP-era cases against Centre, LG
The Supreme Court on Friday permitted the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government to withdraw several cases initiated by the previous AAP administration against the Centre and the Lieutenant Governor (LG), primarily concerning control over administrative services. The AAP government had moved the top court over multiple issues involving control and governance in Delhi. The cases contested the LG's authority over various administrative and regulatory matters, including the management of waste, the cleaning of the Yamuna River, and the validity of certain legislations and ordinances. Representing the Delhi government, Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati said, 'These matters should not trouble this court anymore,' signalling a closure to the long-standing legal dispute between the LG and the former AAP administration. Background of the disputes In July 2023, the apex court had issued a notice to the Centre following a plea from the AAP-led government challenging the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2023. The legislation, which replaced an earlier ordinance, established an authority to oversee the posting and transfer of Group-A officers in Delhi. It was enacted shortly after the Supreme Court had ruled in favour of the elected government's control over services, excluding matters related to police, land, and public order. One of the withdrawn cases involved a stay granted by the top court in July 2023 against a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order. The NGT had, in January 2023, directed the LG to head a high-level committee tasked with rejuvenating the Yamuna River. Another petition pertained to the alleged withholding of funds sanctioned for the Delhi Jal Board by the Finance Department of the Delhi government for 2023-25. Also Read Other withdrawn cases Additional cases included a plea reasserting that the LG is constitutionally required to act on the aid and advice of the GNCTD's council of ministers, and another seeking directives regarding the appointment of the chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). The Delhi government has also decided to drop its challenge to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and LG orders concerning the release of payments to government-appointed lawyers, and the process for appointing advocates-on-record and other legal representatives in the Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
SC to hear Delhi govt's plea to withdraw petitions filed during AAP regime
The Supreme Court on Friday will hear a batch of seven petitions that the current Delhi government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is seeking to withdraw. These petitions, filed under the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) regime, had challenged the lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena's alleged overreach in matters relating to the environment, administrative decisions, and appointments—areas where the AAP government argued the LG had acted without the aid and advice of the elected council of ministers. On Thursday, the Delhi government urgently approached the apex court seeking to list the matters for withdrawal, citing the change in political leadership. Additional solicitor general (ASG) Aishwarya Bhatta appeared before a bench of justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, initially mentioning one of the seven cases—specifically, a challenge to a February 2023 National Green Tribunal (NGT) order that constituted a high-level committee on solid waste management headed by the LG. Bhatta told the court that six similar petitions were pending, all filed by the Delhi government in 2023 and 2024. At her request, the bench agreed to list all seven matters for hearing on Friday. As per the court's list of business, the matters will be heard by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R Gavai and justice AG Masih. In its petition, the Delhi government contended that the NGT erred in appointing the LG as head of the waste management panel, arguing that there was 'no statutory or constitutional power conferred on the LG to act independent of the elected government'.Further, it was argued that matters relating to solid waste management are issues of public health and sanitation, on which the elected government alone has capacity to take decisions and L-G must act on aid and advice of the Delhi government. The top court had issued notice in August 2023 to examine the impact of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2023 on the matter. Act was introduced by the Centre soon after a Constitution bench of the Supreme Court in May 2023 which set aside a 2015 notification of the Centre asserting its control over transfers and postings of officers in departments of Delhi government.. The court held that the L-G will be bound by aid and advice of the council of ministers on these decisions. Under Article 239AA of the Constitution, the Delhi government retains legislative power over all subjects except land, police, and public order. Among the other petitions now sought to be withdrawn is a challenge to another NGT order, dated January 9, 2023, that made the L-G head of a high-level committee on Yamuna pollution. That order had been stayed by the Supreme Court in July 2023. The remaining five petitions include a constitutional challenge to the GNCTD Amendment Act, 2023; a challenge to the lieutenant governor's termination of services of 437 consultants appointed by the Delhi government; the finance department's alleged non-release of sanctioned funds for the Delhi Jal Board for the financial years 2023–25; disputes over the appointment of the chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC); and the release of payments to advocates appointed by AAP ministers in the high court and Supreme Court without the LG's concurrence. One separate matter filed by the Delhi government sought a re-declaration to the LG to be bound by the aid and advice of council of ministers of NCT of Delhi. All petitions will be heard by the top court on Friday.
News18
22-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
‘All Are Striving To Go To Heaven': Supreme Court On 'Waqf Is Charity To God' Argument
Last Updated: While drawing parallels between Islam and other religions with regard to "donations", Justice Augustine George Masih echoed the Chief Justice referring to a similar provision. Waqf Law Hearing: The Supreme Court on Thursday countered an assertion made by petitioners' counsel that Waqf, representing land donations to the board, is an offering to God intended for the afterlife, saying that Hinduism also embraces a parallel spiritual pursuit called Moksha (salvation). While drawing parallels between Islam and other religions with regard to 'donations", Justice Augustine George Masih echoed the Chief Justice referring to a similar provision in Christianity, saying, 'We are all striving to go to heaven". While hearing a batch of petitions against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, the Chief Justice BR Gavai-led bench countered the argument given by senior lawyer Rajeev Dhawan's submission in which he contended the Centre's argument that waqf is charity and is not an essential part of Islam. 'According to the Vedas, temples are not an essential part of Hinduism. There is a provision to worship nature. There are gods of fire, water and rain. There are mountains, oceans etc", Dhawan said. Echoing similar sentiments, another counsel and senior advocate Kapil Sibal said, 'Waqf is a dedication to God. Others are charity to community and this is dedication to God, once given can't be taken back." 'Charity is a fundamental principle of other religions also," CJI Gavai replied. To this, Sibal said that the idea in Islam is different from others. 'This is a donation given to God. Here the dedication is to God. The donation is for the community. For the future i.e. after death. So that Allah takes care of me after death," he asserted. The bench countered the argument, saying that 'Hindus have the concept of Moksh (salvation)". Earlier on Wednesday, the Centre told the the Supreme Court that Waqf is a charity organisation and is not an essential part of Islam. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said Waqf is an Islamic concept, but it is not an essential part of Islam. Waqf by user refers to a concept where a property is recognised as waqf based on its long-term use for religious or charitable purposes, even without formal documentation. The Centre notified the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 last month after it got President Droupadi Murmu's assent on April 5. The bill was cleared by Lok Sabha with the support of 288 members while 232 MPs were against it. The Rajya Sabha saw 128 members voting in its favour and 95 against it. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
