Section 45 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 in hindi
Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the Lieutenant Governor, etc.
It shall be the duty of the Chief Minister—
- (a)to communicate to the Lieutenant Governor all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Capital and proposals for legislation;
- (b)to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Capital and proposals for legislation as Lieutenant Governor may call for; and
- (c)if the Lieutenant Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
Summary
- The Chief Minister has a statutory duty to communicate all decisions made by the Council of Ministers about Delhi's administration to the Lieutenant Governor.
- The Chief Minister must also communicate all proposals for new laws (legislation) to the Lieutenant Governor.
- The Chief Minister is required to provide any administrative information or legislative proposals that the Lieutenant Governor specifically calls for.
- If a single Minister has taken a decision on a matter, and the Lieutenant Governor requests it, the Chief Minister must submit that matter to the entire Council of Ministers for their consideration.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What administrative details must the Chief Minister share with the Lieutenant Governor?
The Chief Minister must communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to Delhi's administration and all proposals for legislation.
2. Can the Lieutenant Governor demand administrative information from the Chief Minister?
Yes, the Chief Minister is legally required to furnish any administrative information or legislative proposals that the Lieutenant Governor calls for.
3. What happens if an individual Minister makes a decision without consulting the rest of the Cabinet?
If the Lieutenant Governor requires it, the Chief Minister must submit that individual Minister's decision to the full Council of Ministers for collective consideration.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 45 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, who is responsible for communicating all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the Lieutenant Governor?
Q2.Under Section 45 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, what must the Chief Minister do if the Lieutenant Governor calls for information on a legislative proposal?
Q3.Under Section 45 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, what can the Lieutenant Governor do if an individual Minister takes a decision that has not been considered by the Council of Ministers?
Q4.Under Section 45 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, which of the following is NOT a duty of the Chief Minister regarding communication with the Lieutenant Governor?