Promulgation of Ordinances

On 19th May, 2023, the Union government promulgated the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance.

  • The Ordinance established a "National Capital Civil Service Authority" consisting of the Chief Minister and two senior IAS officers, allowing them to decide matters through majority voting.

About Ordinances

  • Article 123 of the Indian Constitution deals with the ordinance making power of the President. The President has many legislative powers, and this power is one of them.
  • Ordinances were incorporated into the Constitution from Section 42 and 43 of the Government of India Act, 1935, which authorised the then Governor General of India ....
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