Amid the ongoing turf war between the AAP Government and lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday met Jung and discussed various issues.
The meeting between the l-G and Sisodia comes a day after Delhi law Minister Kapil Mishra issued a circular to departments not to send files, pertaining to Government except police, land and public order to the l-G.
Sources said this matter was also discussed in the meeting. A Government spokesperson, however, denied that the issue of rift with the l-G was taken up during the meeting, saying that it was a weekly meeting with Jung and routine matter was only discussed. The AAP Government and the l-G has been locked in a bitter confrontation over several issues.
Earlier this week, the l-G gave his nod to prosecute AAP MlA Somnath Bharti in connection with alleged misbehaviour with African women during a midnight raid in south Delhi in January, 2014, rejecting the Government's suggestion. Delhi Home Minister Satyendar Jain had also slammed Jung for his move, saying that he did not consult him before giving his nod for the prosecution.
The l-G on Wednesday also sought file pertaining to a notification on enhancement of circle rates, saying the Arvind Kejriwal dispensation did not seek his nod. It would be pertinent to mention that the Arvind Kejriwal Government has taken a "U" turn on the appointment of Swati Maliwal as Delhi Commission for Women chief. The Kejriwal Government had bypassed the l-G dictate on this issue but finally back tracked and sent the file of Swati Maliwal for l-G's approval.
Earlier, the AAP Government had committed the "mistake" in the case of appointment of chief secretary of Delhi, appointment of Home Secretary and appointment of acting chief secretary Shakuntala Gamlin.