Defying the AAP Government’s stand, Delhi Home Secretary Manoj Parida on Friday chaired a meeting of the lieutenant Governor-appointed committee on a project for installation of CCTV cameras, in what could trigger another confrontation with the AAP dispensation and the l-G’s Office.
An official said Parida would call another meeting of the six-member committee in the next five-six days and discuss various aspects such as common framework for installation, monitoring and other issues related to CCTV cameras in public spaces.
The Kejriwal Government has declared as “null and void” the Parida-headed panel constituted by lt Governor Anil Baijal, saying that it was the responsibility of the government to install CCTV cameras aimed at ensuring women’s safety in the city.
In a letter to Baijal on Thursday, Delhi Home Minister Satyendar Jain directed Parida not to proceed with the committee. The Home Secretary received the communication from the minister’s office this evening.
The official said following the direction of l-G who is the “head of Government” , Parida on Friday held a meeting of committee and discussed common framework for installation, monitoring and other issues related to CCTVs in public spaces.
As per terms and reference of the panel which has to submit its report to the l-G within one month, its members will recommend norms regarding storage, monitoring, access and sharing of CCTV footage with the Government authorities, keeping in view the privacy and security concerns.