'Need Control Over Delhi as World Views India Through Capital': Centre Tells SC

The Centre also moved an application seeking to refer the matter to a five-judge constitutional bench.

The Centre, on Wednesday, 27 April, told the Supreme Court that all transfers and postings of public officials in Delhi should be under its control since the national capital is the “face of the nation.”

The bench, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana, was hearing petitions by the Delhi government on Wednesday against the Centre’s control of civil services.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, said,

“Since Delhi is the national capital, it is necessary that the Centre has powers over appointments and transfers of public servants. Delhi is the face of the nation. The world views India through Delhi.”