GNCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act 2021 Provisions
The provisions of GNCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act 2021 includes the following:
- The act barred the Legislative Assembly and its committees from making rules regarding issues that concern daily conduct or administration.
- GNCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act 2021 amended Sections 21, 24, 33 and 44 of the GNCTD Act 199. According to legislation the “government” means Lieutenant Governor.
- The act sought to ensure that the Lieutenant Governor must be granted an opportunity to give opinions before any decision taken by the Delhi Cabinet or Council of Ministers is implemented.
- The Lieutenant Governor now has discretionary powers even in matters where the Legislative Assembly of Delhi has powers to make laws.
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2023
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021 is an amended version of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991. GNCTD Act 1991 was an act to increase the provisions of the Constitution. The provisions were related to the Council of Ministers and Legislative Assembly for the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The GNTD Act of 1991, which governs the National Capital Territory of Delhi, is connected to Article 239AA of the Constitution. The GNCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act 2021 amended Sections 21, 24, 33, and 44 of the GNCTD Act,1991. The GNCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act 2021 gives powers to the Lieutenant Governor over the elected government.
Table of Content
- What is the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act?
- Background of the Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021
- Need for the Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021
- GNCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act 2021 Provisions
- Criticism of GNCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021
- Stand of Union Government on GNCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021
- Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023
- Issues with the Government on GNCT of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance
- FAQs on Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act