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The Centre maintained that the proposed amendments to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act is in no way unconstitutional.
The Centre remarked that the proposed amendments in no aims to alter the constitutional and legal responsibilities of the elected government in the national capital but aims merely at better governance.
In its statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that the amendments define the responsibilities of the Lieutenant Governor and the elected government building a ‘harmonious relationship’ between the legislative and the executive.
The statement further mentions, “The amendments to the GNCTD Act, 1991, in no way alter the constitutional and legal responsibilities of the elected government to take necessary action, in respect of the subjects transferred to them in the State and Concurrent Lists of the Constitution of India, including subjects such as health, education, etc”.
The MHA stated that the amendment’s objective is to make the Act more relevant to the needs of the capital.
The statement also mentions, “The amendments would ensure better governance in the NCT of Delhi and lead to improved implementation of schemes and programmes meant for the common people of Delhi”.