New Delhi – GNCTD Bill passed in Rajya Sabha by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021.
What is GNCTD Bill?
This bill was passed on 24 March 2021 in Rajya Sabha. The Bill says that the ‘government’, mentioned in any law to be gone by the legislature, would mean the elected official. As per the Bill, the Delhi government must obtain the opinion of the LG before implementing any policy decision.
The Bill was passed after the members voted through division slips, with 83 voting in favour and 45 against the motion. MPs opposing the Bill, including Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge, walked out of the house right after voting.
What Chief Minister of Delhi Mr. Arvind Kejriwal said on this amendment bill of 2021?
RS passes GNCTD amendment Bill. Sad day for Indian democracy
We will continue our struggle to restore power back to people.
Whatever be the obstacles, we will continue doing good work. Work will neither stop nor slow down.
What Dhruv Rathee said about this Bill?
Aam Aadmi Party said in a latest tweet ” Murder of Democracy!
BJP uses its brute majority to pass the most unconstitutional GNCTD bill in the Parliament, disenfranchising Delhiites of their vote & giving all power to the unelected LG
We’ll fight to restore power back to people!”
According to proposed amendments, Section 21 of the Act — dealing with restrictions on laws passed by legislative assembly with respect to certain matters — is sought to be revised to clarify that the expression ”government” referred to in any law to be made by the legislative assembly shall mean the ”Lieutenant Governor”.
Replying to the debate, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy sought to dispel the concerns of the opposition members saying the amendments in the Act would create a sound government mechanism in the NCT of Delhi.
Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have been adjourned till Thursday.
Q What is GNCTD Full Form?
Ans Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD).
Q How can I download the PDF of Bill?
Ans. You can download the PDF by click on this Link.
