As we all know, New Delhi is the capital territory of India, officially called National Capital Territory of Delhi. Delhi comprises so many structures of historical importance and it is also houses Supreme Court of India and regional Delhi High Court. Delhi is among one of the union territories which have a legislative assembly and a self administrative system. The Administrative structure of Delhi comprises legislative assembly, Lieutenant Governor, Council of ministers and Chief Minister. The Central Government of India and Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Jointly administer Delhi territory.
As per schedule 1 of constitution of India, Delhi is not a fully fledged state. So there is enough provision for centre to exercise its control in Delhi through Lieutenant Governor. But in recent times there was a clash between Central Government of India and Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi in administering Delhi. In case of appointment of high profile officers and bureaucrats, state government cannot use its autonomy as centre intervene through Lieutenant Governor.
I think this is not fare for a country like India which give importance to spirit of federalism and self governance. I am not a supporter of party which rules in Delhi or an opposer of party ruling in Centre. According to me, centre must provide autonomy to Delhi government. After all Delhi Government was elected by the people directly. In a democratic nation like India, the importance must be given to people and their representatives. How can centre-more specifically the Central Home Ministry-can dictate on appointment of important officials of Delhi especially in secretary level and police department through a indirectly elected Lieutenant Governor. The most important fact is that the police force of Delhi is not in the control of a directly elected government. We can directly infer this fact through today's incident of invasion of police force in Kerala House in Delhi in the name of supplying of cow meat or Beef in Kerala House canteen. I think the Delhi police force is completely under the control of central home ministry. In my opinion this is totally against the principles of democracy and federalism. Center must provide enough autonomy to Delhi government and give freedom to exercise its control in its sphere because it is a government which is directly elected by people through a massive mandate. In my opinion central Government must act or exercise its control in Delhi only in special circumstances like a threat to the integrity of nation or a terror attack. Political parties and political ideology may differ in UTs and States. In the name of such differences, centre cannot avenge against a democratically elected Government in UTs and States.
So a effective and friendly Relation Between centre and UTs and States is very necessary for carrying out administration effectively and timely delivery of services to the citizens
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