Supreme Court is hearing the matter regarding the legal dispute between the Delhi Government and the Central Government regarding control over administrative services in the national capital.
Bench: There are 2 issues. 2 items. 1 is difference of opinion of 2 judges & 2nd thing is the petition filed by your govt with regards to the validity of the New Act.
Singhvi: Reasons are simple required to be heard urgently. If i NCT which is democratic representative form of government, If i have to appoint secretary in Department X, I cant do it in entry 41
Singhvi: Justice Sikri said, above the Joint Secretary you consult and below you dont consult. It is having very deleterious effect.
Sr Adv AM Singhvi: Im a Government but I cant transfer Officers. If i am gvt, and can't appoint & govern officers, and if they know, the discipline will be 0. This first matter is extremely urgent.
Item 102 is fresh matter, it challenges act of 2021.
ASG Jain: the matter needs to be referred to Constitution Bench. Whichever day you decide please give me 30 minutes
CJI: We dont think its required. I think three of us can resolve the case. If you can show us there have to be more then okay. We are admitting and issuing notice.
ASG: the Petition is already pending before Delhi HC
Bench: 3 Judge Bench will hear the matter. Were issuing notice. List after 4 weeks.
