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Why has the Delhi government approached the Supreme Court regarding an ordinance related to the control over services

The Delhi government has filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking to quash an ordinance that grants control over services to the Lieutenant Governor. Provide an overview of the background and reasons behind this move.
- In Delhi, there has been an ongoing power struggle between the elected government and the Lieutenant Governor (LG), who represents the central government. - The LG has claimed control over various services such as public health, public order, and law and order, citing the power vested in him by the Article 239AA of the Constitution of India. - However, the Delhi government has argued that the real power lies with the elected government, as per the constitutional provisions of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi Act, 1991. - The government believes that the LG's control over services hampers their ability to effectively govern and implement policies for the welfare of the people. - They have approached the Supreme Court to challenge the validity of the ordinance and seek a clear interpretation of the constitutional provisions governing the distribution of power in Delhi.
Answered 2 years ago
Amrita Aspirants