Rajya Sabha considers a bill bill to replace Delhi services ordinance

The bill to replace the ordinance for control of services in Delhi was moved for consideration and passage in the Rajya Sabha on Monday by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. After opposition members moved a resolution condemning the ordinance the government introduced in May of this year, Amit Shah moved the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, for passage in the House. The Lok Sabha approved the bill last week.

Participatging in the debate, Congress member Abhishek Manu Singhvi slammed the bill and said it is contradictory to the Supreme Court judgement on the control of services in Delhi.
“It violates the key concepts of federalism. Govt intention is to control and control by hook and crook, more by crook less by hook. It clearly overrides two SC judgements. Appointed chief executive of the state will come under secretaries. Budget for the NCT will be prepared by Delhi government, work will be done for Delhi and appointments of officials from top to bottom will be done by National Capital Civil Service Authority (NCCSA),” he said.

The bill is opposed by the I.N.D.I.A bloc of opposition parties. The bill is undergoing a civil debate in the House. The opposition’s demand for a thorough discussion of the situation in Manipur and a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resulted in daily disruptions in Rajya Sabha during the monsoon session of Parliament.