The Supreme Court (SC) has orally observed the action of the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) to make a decision ‘without aid and advice’ of the Council of Ministers in nominating 10 members to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
Who is a Lieutenant Governor (L-G)?
Role of LG:
Discretionary Powers of L-G: If in the Legislative assembly elections, no single party seeks a majority, L-G is sovereign to act on his own and ask the leaders of the single largest party or the chosen leader of two or more parties to form the government. |
Eligibility criteria to become Lieutenant Governor:
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Constitutional Backing:
Complexity in the administration of Delhi:
Supreme Court’s View on the Power of L-G:
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