Advertisement

Decide on Delhi Assembly's fate within reasonable time, SC tells Centre

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the central government to take a decision on the fate of the Delhi assembly which was placed under suspended animation after the AAP government resigned on 14 February.

Advertisement
FP Archives|Aug 05, 2014, 17:17:57 IST

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the central government to take a decision on the fate of the Delhi assembly which was placed under suspended animation after the AAP government resigned on 14 February.[caption id="attachment_1650931" align="alignleft" width="380"]Supreme Court of India. Reuters Supreme Court of India. Reuters[/caption]Asking the government to take a decision within a reasonable time, the apex court constitution bench, headed by Justice HL Dattu, adjourned hearing on Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) petition seeking dissolution of the assembly as was recommended by the Arvind Kejriwal-led government when it exited on the Jan Lokpal Bill issue.Asking the government to take a decision either way (to dissolve the house or not), the court asked what would it say if a citizen came to the court and said he wanted to be served by an elected representative -- who is not doing anything and yet getting paid, and that's all because of you (government).IANS

Handpicked stories, in your inbox
Global stories. Indian perspective. Zero noise.
No Spam. Unsubscribe Any Time.
First Published:Aug 05, 2014, 17:17:57 IST
Advertisement
Advertisement
Trending Stories

Bharat Forge, Flying Whales sign pact to develop 60-tonne airships for India’s defence logistics

Bharat Forge has signed an MoU with Flying Whales to jointly develop and manufacture 60-tonne heavy-lift airships in India for defence logistics, strategic mobility and disaster response
3 min read
Advertisement
Advertisement
Up Next