Delhi Government

In May 2023, a landmark Supreme Court verdict ruled that the Government of Delhi has power over all administrative services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), except police, land and public order, and the Lieutenant Governor shall exercise power under the administrative role. However, just days after this judgment, the Central Government circumvented the ruling by issuing an ordinance to establish the National Capital Civil Services Authority in Delhi. This ordinance effectively reasserts the Central Government's dominance by designating the Chief Minister of Delhi as the head of the authority, with the Chief Secretary and Home Secretary—both reporting to the Central Government—as members. The authority’s primary function is to control the transfer and posting of Group 'A' officers and DANICS officers in the Delhi government, undermining the Supreme Court's recognition of Delhi's autonomy over its administrative services.