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Top 8 points of Delhi  Ordinance Bill 

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The bill proposes the establishment of a National Capital Civil Services Authority. 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.

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The Chief Minister of Delhi will be the ex-officio chairman of the authority. The authority will also include the Chief Secretary and the Principal Home Secretary of Delhi.

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Decisions within the authority will be made by majority. The Lieutenant Governor (L-G) will act on the basis of the authority’s recommendations.

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All recommendations of the authority will be authenticated by the Member-Secretary. The L-G can request relevant documents about Group A officers.

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In case of any differences of opinion, the L-G’s decision will be final. The authority will advise the L-G on transfers, postings, and vigilance matters.

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Delhi being the national capital, its administration rests with the President.The bill aims to balance the interests of the nation and the Union territory of Delhi in the administration of the capital.

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The authority will also determine the procedure for imposing penalties and suspending pending departmental inquiries. 

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It will decide the officer or authority to whom appeals or revisions shall lie. The L-G will pass appropriate orders after receiving the authority’s recommendations.