This move comes after months of investigations into the Delhi government's excise policy, which has been at the center of controversy and allegations of corruption.
In affidavit, VK Saxena defends DDA for going ahead with tree felling in Delhi, saying it was done on premise that CEC’s positive recommendation to axe trees was final clearance needed.
DDA allotted land for expansion & felled trees in Ridge area without clearance, drawing SC's ire. Moreover, farmhouse owners allege DDA altered the plan to favour one side over the other.
In letter to home secy, Saxena cites complaint from World Hindu Federation that also alleged a clandestine meeting took place in 2014 between Kejriwal & 'pro-Khalistan' Sikhs in New York.
The transfer order, dated 12 January, will affect officers of Special Commissioner of Police-rank and Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)-rank across national capital.
The agency has sought Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena's approval to probe the claims under the Prevention of Corruption Act, it is learnt.
Group of public figures issues statement saying nothing came of FIR registered under various IPC sections in 2010. Urges citizens to protest 'brazen attacks on freedom of expression'.
Delhi Development Authority has been left with 16,000 unsold houses, with another 24,000 yet to be put on sale. It has now fixed revenue target at Rs 4,600 cr for upcoming housing scheme.
Preliminary enquiry initiated against “unknown public servants” of the Government of Delhi and some private persons, according to CBI sources. The Chief Minister has not been named in it.
Speaking about beautification of Delhi ahead of G20 summit, L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena says credit goes to 'entire team' of govt departments that worked together tirelessly for it.
Research paper, however, finds lowest indebtedness level among Muslims at 12.3% & highest among Hindus at 14.9%. Overall national financial inclusion level at 87.2%, indebtedness at 14.7%.
Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.
On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.
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