The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the stand of the city Government on a plea by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) challenging the constitution of a “Committee of Municipal Corporation” by the Delhi Assembly. The MCD also objected to the subsequent demands by the Committee of Municipal Corporation about the information on the corporation's internal affairs.
In the petition filed through lawyers Sanjeev Sagar and Nazia Parveen, the MCD said that the act of questioning it through the Committee of Municipal Corporation was bad in law and illegal as the Delhi government has “no power and no legal right to constitute the Committee” or seek information and compel the presence of officers without sanction and approval of Lieutenant Government in view of the amendment to GNCTD Act.
“Respondent cannot act contrary to provisions of DMC (Delhi Municipal Corporation) Act because only UOI (Union of India) has the power of superintendence as well as control over the affairs of Corporation. No rules have been framed post amendment to section 33 of the GNCTD Act.