SC issues notice to Centre on Delhi Ordinance, impleads L-G in case:
Why is it in news?
The Supreme Court (SC) recently agreed to hear on July 17 an interim plea made by the Delhi government seeking a stay of Lieutenant¬-
Governor (L¬G) V.K. Saxena’s executive order “firing” 437 independent consultants of the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
UPSC SYLLABUS RELEVANCE for prelims and Mains
Prelims: Indian Polity and Governance
Mains: General Studies II – Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
Important concepts
National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 Article 239AA
Today’s prelims practice question:
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Part VII of the Constitution, consisting of Articles 239 to 241 deals with the Union Territories.
2. The 69th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1991 furnished a unique status to the Union Territory of Delhi.
Which among the statements mentioned above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Part VIII of the Constitution, consisting of Articles 239 to 241 deals with the Union Territories.
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