In a huge setback for the Arvind Kejriwal government, the Delhi High Court on Thursday held that the L-G is the administrative head of National Capital Territory. It added that the AAP government’s contention that he is bound to act on the advice of Council of Ministers was “without substance”.
The decision comes after months-long turf war between LG Najeeb Jung and Kejriwal for the reins of Delhi. Here’s a recap of the many times the two sides have been at loggerheads.
February 2015: Jung appoints Shakuntala Gamlin as acting Chief Secretary of Delhi, Kejriwal asks her not to take charge.
March 2015: Kejriwal appoints Surender Singh Yadav as Additional Commissioner of ACB, Jung appoints ACB chief MK Meena.
In June, the Kejriwal government’s petition seeking to bar M K Meena from entering ACB office premises was turned down by Delhi HC.