Delhi Principal Secretary (Services) removal stand of LG Delhi Office

On May 16, 2015

16th May 2015
RAJ NIWAS
PRESS RELEASE
In a press release the office of the Lt. Governor has clarified that a letter has been received from the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Delhi on the matter of the appointment of the officiating Chief Secretary. The Lt. Governor will respond to the Hon’ble Chief Minister in due course. However, since the letter has appeared in public domain, a clarification is issued.
It is reiterated that the Lt. Governor has acted fully conscious of his duties and responsibilities under the Constititution of India. Till date not a single action taken by the Lt. Governor’s Secretariat is in non-confirmity with the provisions of the Constitution.
In the instant case, the Hon’ble Chief Minister was duly consulted on file and the relevant notesheet is in public domain. The delay on the part of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of over 40 hours necesistated a direction from the Lt. Governor that orders be issued. It is a given that the office of the Chief Secretary cannot be left vacant. The Chief Secretary is required not just for normal work but for any emergency that may come up.
The Lt. Governor’s Secretariat regrets the insinuation against a respected senior civil servant and the complaint will be examined as per procedure.
It has also been reported that the Principal Secretary (Services) has been removed from his position. This does not have the approval of the Lt. Governor, who is the Competent Authority to transfer officials of that rank. This order is ab-initio void.