A day after Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena ordered Chief Secretary to secure records of expenditure of Rs 44.78 crore on the renovation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence and sought report in the matter, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and PWD Minister Atishi wrote
Delhi PWD Minister Atishi has written a letter to Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena saying that his direction to the Chief Secretary to seize records and submit a report within 15 days to his office in connection with the renovation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence is “unconstitutional” and “undemocratic. In a letter…
Calling the communication “unconstitutional and undemocratic”, Atishi wrote, “As per Rule 4(2) of the Transaction of Business of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Rules, 1993, (ToBR), I find myself compelled by my constitutional duty to the people of Delhi, in whose name I hold my mandate, to write to you regarding my concerns with the unconstitutional and undemocratic nature of your communication dated 27.04.2023.”
Delhi PWD Minister Atishi on Sunday expressed serious concern over a letter written by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena to the Chief Secretary on April 27 seeking the seizure of records and directing executive action in connection with the renovation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal s official residence and termed it unconstitutional and undemocratic.