Rajya Sabha passes Delhi Ordinance Bill

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

A total of 131 votes were in favor of the bill and 102 votes were in against the bill.

The next step is that the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 will be sent to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. After the signature of the President, the bill will become the law.

Earlier on August 3, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, also known as the Delhi Service Bill, was successfully passed in the Lok Sabha.

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The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, grants the Central Government the power to make rules related to the affairs of Delhi’s government, including the functions, terms, and conditions of service for officers and employees.

Here are the 15 key points regarding what the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 contains:

1. The bill proposes the establishment of a National Capital Civil Services Authority.
2. The authority will recommend transfers and postings of Group A officers (IAS) and officers of Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Island Civil Services (DANICS) in the Delhi government.
3. The Chief Minister of Delhi will be the ex-officio chairman of the authority.
4. The authority will also include the Chief Secretary and the Principal Home Secretary of Delhi.
5. Decisions within the authority will be made by majority.
6. The Lieutenant Governor (L-G) will act on the basis of the authority’s recommendations.
7. All recommendations of the authority will be authenticated by the Member-Secretary.
8. The L-G can request relevant documents about Group A officers.
9. In case of any differences of opinion, the L-G’s decision will be final.
10. The authority will advise the L-G on transfers, postings, and vigilance matters.
11. Delhi being the national capital, its administration rests with the President.
12. The bill aims to balance the interests of the nation and the Union territory of Delhi in the administration of the capital.
13. The authority will also determine the procedure for imposing penalties and suspending pending departmental inquiries.
14. It will decide the officer or authority to whom appeals or revisions shall lie.
15. The L-G will pass appropriate orders after receiving the authority’s recommendations.