How does the power and authority of Delhi's lieutenant governor compare to that of the governors of other states, particularly in terms of acting on the aid and advice of the council of ministers?
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The GNCTD Act of 2023 endows significant powers to the LG of Delhi, over and above other UTs Comparison with other Governors: ① Other Governors are superior where [A] Delhi LG draws statutory powers whereas Governors are constitutionally drawn powers ② Tenure of 5 years is specified for Governors Arbitrary appointment of LG (viceroy of Central govt vis-à-vis Centre) ③ In Order of Precedence for ceremonial events, Governor are before LG Where LG Delhi is superior: 0. Under powers of refusing to act in aid and advice 1. Direction of Delhi LG in matters not concerning day-to-day affairs 2. LG has no powers with referring Bills to President once returned in SC case (case Laws5), Governor must act in advice of Council of Ministers (Article 163) but no such constituted requirement exists nor legally mandated.
Where LG Delhi is superior: 0. Under powers of refusing to act in aid and advice 1. Direction of Delhi LG in matters not concerning day-to-day affairs 2. LG has no powers with referring Bills to President once returned in SC case (case Laws5), Governor must act in advice of Council of Ministers (Article 163) but no such constituted requirement exists nor legally mandated. Besides the text of GNCTD Act says the opinion of LG is equivalent to the opinion of Delhi govt (dismaying federalism principle) and sovereignty [democratic decentralisation]
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Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances
Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
Lieutenant Governor Powers and Authority
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