Lieutenant Governor

May set up Constitution bench for AAP govt's pleas after summer break: Supreme Court

The Delhi government requested the Supreme Court today to set up a five-judge Constitution bench at the earliest to decide its pleas challenging the Delhi High Court verdict that the Lieutenant Governor is the administrative head of the national capital territory.

Apr 17, 2017, 13:41 PM IST

Delhi L-G Anil Baijal inaugurates decentralized sewerage treatment plant

Stressing upon the need for conserving water, Anil Baijal, the Lt. Governor of Delhi, on Saturday inaugurated a decentralized sewerage treatment plant on Peshwa Road in the city.

Mar 04, 2017, 17:37 PM IST

LG Najeeb Jung strictly instructs police to ensure adequate staff at banks, ATMs

"There is sufficient cash reserves available in banks, therefore, people must be patient and not lose their composure while transacting their business. Issues are getting resolved and police has been asked to provide assistance to the people," he said.

Nov 17, 2016, 18:04 PM IST

Lt Governor as Delhi's administrative head: No relief for Kejriwal govt, SC seeks response from Centre

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay as of now the Delhi High Court ruling that Delhi was a Union Territory (UT) and the Lieutenant Governor (LG) its administrative head.

Sep 09, 2016, 12:50 PM IST

Who's Delhi's boss - Lt Governor or Arvind Kejriwal: SC likely to hear AAP govt's plea against HC order

The Arvind Kejriwal-led government has said that the HC order "undermined" the powers of the council of ministers given by the Constitution.

Sep 02, 2016, 09:14 AM IST

Jagdish Mukhi sworn in as Lt Guv of Andaman and Nicobar

Senior BJP leader Jagdish Mukhi today assumed office as the 12th Lieutenant Governor of the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Aug 22, 2016, 16:39 PM IST

DNA: HC announces verdict in favour of LG as constitutional head of Delhi

Delhi High Court verdicts LG Vs Kejriwal and state Lieutenant Governor as constitutional head. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!

Aug 05, 2016, 00:36 AM IST

Setback for Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP govt as SC refuses to entertain petition on ambit of power

In a massive setback for the Aam Admi party-led government, the Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain its petition on interpretation of powers of Delhi Government vis a vis Centre.

Jul 08, 2016, 13:05 PM IST

PIL claims odd-even misdirected: HC seeks Centre, LG's reply

Delhi High Court Friday sought responses from the Centre and Lieutenant Governor on a PIL alleging that the government has "maliciously misdirected themselves" to slash the number of vehicles on road by the odd-even scheme instead of enforcing pollution control rules.

Feb 12, 2016, 15:42 PM IST

DCW for inclusion of LG and HM in women safety panel

As the administrative head of Delhi Police, only the Lt Governor can ensure the accountability of Delhi Police," DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal said.

Feb 05, 2016, 21:12 PM IST